Correct spelling for the English word "Heinrich Himmler" is [hˈe͡ɪnɹɪt͡ʃ hˈɪmlə], [hˈeɪnɹɪtʃ hˈɪmlə], [h_ˈeɪ_n_ɹ_ɪ_tʃ h_ˈɪ_m_l_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Heinrich Himmler was a German Nazi leader who played a significant role during World War II. Born on October 7, 1900, in Munich, Germany, he became one of the most influential figures in the Nazi regime and played a key role in the implementation of the Holocaust. Consequently, he is widely remembered as one of history's most infamous individuals.
Himmler held numerous high-ranking positions within the Nazi Party and the German government. Notably, he served as the Reichsführer-SS, which made him the chief of the Schutzstaffel (SS). Under his leadership, the SS expanded and gained control over various aspects of German society, including the police and security services.
One of Himmler's primary responsibilities was overseeing the implementation of Hitler's racial policies. As head of the SS, he was largely responsible for organizing and executing the Holocaust, which aimed to exterminate millions of Jews and other minority groups the Nazis deemed undesirable. Himmler's commitment to these genocidal policies was reflected in his infamous speech in 1943, where he referred to the elimination of Jews as an "ausrottung" (extermination) process.
Furthermore, Himmler also played a critical role in carrying out the Germanization policies in occupied territories, as well as overseeing the establishment and operation of concentration camps. However, following the defeat of Nazi Germany, Himmler was captured by the Allied forces. Before he could stand trial, he committed suicide on May 23, 1945, using a cyanide capsule concealed in his mouth. Himmler's name remains synonymous with the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime and the Holocaust, symbolizing the depths of human evil and the horrors of World War II.