Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in Branau am Inn, Austria, to Kiara and Alois Hitler. He grew up in Austria with his siblings Gustav, Ida, Otto, Edmund and Paula who, except Paula, all died in infancy or early childhood. When Hitler was six years old, his father retired from the civil service, creating a tense and severe atmosphere at home. Alois Hitler later died when he was thirteen, leaving his mother to care for him and his sister alone, creating difficult times in the family. ChildhoodHitler was known as a brilliant student during primary school, was very popular among his peers and was known for his excellent leadership qualities. Secondary school saw the end of Hitler's bright academic future. Competition at this school was tougher, and Hitler's reaction to not being top of the class was to stop trying all together. He also lost popularity among his fellow students, becoming very controlling, arrogant and bad-tempered. Adolf also lost all respect for his teachers and school, in 1905, at the age of sixteen, he left school for good. Hitler had a keen interest in a...