Relates how Adolf Hitler's determination to succeed helped him to overcome such obstacles as a poor education and become dictator of Germany.

Includes index.

The day the world went to war -- Hitler's early years -- Life and politics in Vienna -- The first World War, 1914-18 -- From spy to leader -- A failed revolution -- Hitler's rise to power -- The Third Reich -- The build-up to World War II -- Hitler invades Poland -- Defeat for Germany.