How did Hitler die? Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany, died by suicide on April 30, 1945, in his Fhrerbunker in Berlin. He shot himself in the head while his wife, Eva Braun, took cyanide. Hitler’s death marked the end of World War II in Europe.
The circumstances surrounding Hitler’s death have been the subject of much speculation and debate. Some historians believe that he was motivated by a desire to avoid capture and trial by the Allies. Others believe that he was delusional and believed that he could still win the war. Regardless of his motivations, Hitler’s death was a watershed moment in history.