Was ist hermann göring?

Hermann Göring was a prominent figure in Nazi Germany and one of Adolf Hitler's most trusted allies. He was born on January 12, 1893, in Rosenheim, Bavaria, and died on October 15, 1946, by suicide while awaiting execution for war crimes.

Göring served in World War I as a fighter pilot and was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany's highest military honor. After the war, he joined the Nazi Party in its early years and quickly rose through the ranks. Göring later became Hitler's second in command and was appointed as the head of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force).

As head of the Luftwaffe, Göring played a significant role in the militarization of Germany and the expansionist policies of the Nazi regime. He was involved in the planning and execution of numerous military campaigns, including the Blitzkrieg strategy that brought rapid victories to the German forces in the early years of World War II.

Göring was also deeply involved in the implementation of Nazi Germany's anti-Semitic policies and the persecution of Jews. He played a central role in the creation of the concentration camp system and was instrumental in the confiscation of Jewish property during the Holocaust.

After Germany's defeat in World War II, Göring was arrested and put on trial at the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other charges. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to death. However, he managed to commit suicide by consuming cyanide just hours before his scheduled execution.