Why Is Göring Important To Hitler

Göring was born January 12, 1893, in Rosenheim, Bavaria. Göring was a military man . He entered the military in 1912, at the age of 19, to serve in World War I. He was a German pilot during the war. It was through his career that Göring meet Hitler in 1921 ("Hermann Göring”). This was when his career ultimately changed. Göring, in 1922, joined the Nazi party. This resulted in increased contact with Hitler and they began to work together, Göring became one of his allies and closest friend. Göring played a major role in the Beer Hall Putsch. This was when Hitler was trying to take over, however it was unsuccessful and resulted in a warrant issued for Göring arrest. Consequently, Göring had to flee the country, he fled to Austria. While out of the country, Göring was put into a mental hospital, this is the origin of his morphine addiction. After his discharge, he returned to Germany in 1927 ("Hermann Goering"). Göring wasted no time and returned to the government. He reappeared by winning the position of leader of the lower house. He did not cease his efforts there, a breif 4 years later he became the President of the Reichstag. The position of President gave him the authority to create bills, which would then lead on to assist Hitler's climb to power. Concentration Camps
and the Gestapo were established under Göring. As a nation Göring was the most beloved leader among the citizens and foreign leaders (Manvell). However, when the Luftwaffe failed to win the Battle of Britain, Göring lost face.
He took this as a sign and went into retirement. While in retirement, he relapsed. Göring’s mental health was horrendous, but Hitler refused to acknowledge it and named Göring his successor. Suicide took the life of Hitler and Göring. After Hitler took his life Göring acquired control, but promptly surrendered to the Americans. He was sentenced to be hung but he could not take anymore, thus he ended his life (Manvell). Hermann Göring was a loyal friend, but he was no leader. When it really counted, he could not perform, but because he surrender thousands of people were saved and life began to ameliorate
again.