What did hitler do during World War I?

AnswerHitler was born in Austria, but he served in a German unit (Bavarian Regiment) from 1914 to 1918, during WW1. He was said to be a brave soldier, and received some medals. However, he never became an officer. Some historians say that it is because he was not a German citizen (being born in Austria); others say that although he was brave, he lacked leadership (which is quite surprising, knowing what he became later!).

Hitler was somewhat suspicious towards high military officers, especially at the end of the war, when Germany was losing ground. He tended to give strange orders, even though his close military advisors gave him other advice. This could have to do with Hitler having never become an officer. He was very proud of having fought in the infantry, and thought that he had a natural comprehension of the art of war, without needing to study it in a military school.

Hitler was injured at the end of the war; he was temporarily blinded by mustard gas in October 1918. He was in a military hospital when he heard that Germany surrendered. He believed that Germany had been betrayed, and swore to take revenge.

Some people think that his experience with mustard gas was a trauma, and some historians believe that it could have had an influence on the use of gas by Nazis in the concentration camps.

Adolf Hitler was a corporal in World War 1, which is why he was sometimes referred to as 'The Little Corporal."

he held Jews and Reds responsible for the defeat of Germany but he was more enthusiastic at its outset. (quiin :])

Hitler was a soldier in WW1. He wasn't an important leader though. :)