He was accepted into the German Army in August 1914, even though he was still technically an Austrian citizen. Hitler was on the frontlines in the Battle of the Somme where he was injured in combat. He was rewarded with the Iron Cross First Class and the Black Wound Badge. This war reinforced his German patriotism and was completely shocked by Germany’s surrender in 1918, marking the end of the war. Hitler felt that the German Army was betrayed by civilian leaders and was angered that Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war. (“Adolf
He was accepted into the German Army in August 1914, even though he was still technically an Austrian citizen. Hitler was on the frontlines in the Battle of the Somme where he was injured in combat. He was rewarded with the Iron Cross First Class and the Black Wound Badge. This war reinforced his German patriotism and was completely shocked by Germany’s surrender in 1918, marking the end of the war. Hitler felt that the German Army was betrayed by civilian leaders and was angered that Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war. (“Adolf