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Hermann Goering

Hermann Göring was a prominent German political and military leader during Nazi Germany, serving as a close associate of Adolf Hitler. He founded the Gestapo (secret police) and held key positions such as commander of the Luftwaffe (air force). Göring was instrumental in organizing Nazi policies and war efforts during World War II. After the war, he was tried at the Nuremberg Trials for crimes against humanity, including war crimes and atrocities. He was convicted and sentenced to death but committed suicide in 1946 before his execution. His actions significantly contributed to the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime.