Adolf Hitler's ascent to power in Germany was marked by the violation of the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed harsh penalties on the nation post-World War I. Economic turmoil and political instability created fertile ground for Hitler's Nazi Party, which promised to restore German pride. His appointment as Chancellor in 1933 led to totalitarian rule and aggressive expansion, culminating in the invasion of Poland in 1939, which triggered World War II.
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