National Socialist era

The Nazi era, also known as the National Socialist period in Germany (1933-1945), was characterized by the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, which promoted extreme nationalism, racist ideologies, and totalitarian rule. They persecuted minorities, especially Jews, leading to widespread discrimination and the Holocaust. The regime aggressively expanded Germany’s territory through military conquest, ultimately igniting World War II. This era ended with Nazi defeat in 1945, leaving a legacy of immense human suffering, war, and atrocities that profoundly impacted world history.