Hitler's Secrets: Lecture on the inspection trips to the West Wall!

Hitler's Secrets: Lecture on the inspection trips to the West Wall!

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, an insightful lecture on the topic of “Hitler’s inspection trips along the West Wall” will take place at the VHS Rur-Eifel in Düren. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., those interested can learn more about Adolf Hitler's travels in August 1938 and May 1939. Euregio Aktuell reports that the role of the Eifel population in Nazi politics is also examined.

Adolf Hitler, born on April 20, 1889 in Braunau am Inn, was dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. After moving to Germany in 1913 and serving in the army in World War I, where he received the Iron Cross for bravery, he began leading the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) in the 1920s. Hitler's aggressive approach to foreign policy ultimately led to the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939 and marked the beginning of World War II, making him both the most responsible actor in that conflict and one of the most hated figures in history. Wikipedia explains that Hitler's aggressive ambitions and desire for living space in the East cost millions of lives, including around six million Jews who became victims of the Holocaust.

Insights into the past

The event on November 18th is a great opportunity to delve deeper into the darkness of history. In addition to Hitler's inspection trips along the West Wall, the lecture also offers a platform for discussion about the local population's involvement in National Socialist politics. The fee for this educational evening is only 6 euros and registrations are possible via the VHS website, or you can contact us directly by phone at 02421 25-2577.

When looking at Hitler's rise to leader and chancellor, it is noteworthy that he came to power through a clever play on popular sentiment and a variety of promises for the economic recovery of the German nation. World History points out that although his regime initially stabilized economic events in Germany, the associated racist ideology led to massive human rights violations and one of the largest conflicts in human history.

Event details

• Datum: Dienstag, 18. November 2025
• Uhrzeit: 19:00 bis 20:30 Uhr
• Ort: VHS Rur-Eifel, Violengasse 2, Düren
• Entgelt: 6 Euro
• Anmeldungen: www.vhs-rur-eifel.de
• Kontakt: Telefon 02421 25-2577, E-Mail vhs-rur-eifel@dueren.de

Dealing with this historically charged issue is more important than ever. The lecture not only offers facts, but also stimulates thought and discussion. For some, this evening could permanently change their own view of history and responsibility. Don't miss this opportunity and be there!