Heinrich Himmler

Born near Munich, Germany, 7th October, 1900. Educated Landshut High School. Himmler joined the 11th Bavarian Regiment during WW1. Later, became an officer cadet in the German Army.

Joined the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP). In 1923 took part in the Munich Putsch. In 1928 married. Joined the Sturm Abteilung (SA). Himmler becomes leader of the Schutzstaffel (SS).

Became head of all German political police outside Prussia. In 1936, the Gestapo came under Himmler's control. In 1940, Himmler established the Waffen SS. In 1944, Himmler took over Abwehr. Himmler was put in charge of the German Army.

By 1945, Himmler was convinced that Germany needed to seek peace with Britain. When Hitler discovered this, he ordered his arrest.

Himmler took the name and documents of a dead village policeman. Although in disguise, Himmler was arrested by a British army officer in Bremen on 22nd May. Himmler committed suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule.

World War Two

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