Hitler's Bodyguard

As Hitler clawed his way closer to power, his extremist policies brought him a host of enemies.

In January 1933, Hitler achieved his goal of becoming Chancellor of Germany.

Adolf Hitler brutally consolidated his dictatorship in Germany and wiped out all opposition.

Prague's Black Front poses a particular threat shortly after Hitler becomes Chancellor.

By 1938, Hitler was on the road to war. His generals devise a plan that would have him arrested.

Hitler annexed Austria and the German speaking areas of Czechoslovakia into the Third Reich.

Hitler loved cars. But travelling by car through crowds could easily have him be assassinated.

Hitler employed a former World War I air ace Hans Baur as his personal pilot.

Hitler began the aggression which swiftly engulfed Europe in a devastating war.

Tour the Wolfschanze, the most famous of Hitler’s military headquarters.

For Hitler, the Berghof, near the town of Berchtesgaden was a very special place.

Hitler’s last gasp offensive, the Battle of the Bulge, had been defeated and he fled back to Berlin.