20 Mind-Blowing Facts About Adolf Hitler

12. It Is Likely He Had Parkinson's Disease

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Throughout his life Hitler suffered from any number of illnesses, injuries, and ailments - and one that doctors diagnosed him with was Parkinson's disease. Hitler suffered from physical and mental symptoms of the disease for the last 11 years of his life and it is argued by some historians that possible dementia as a result of the illness affected his decision-making during World War II.

Videos of Hitler's speeches show his hands trembling, his legs stiffening, and an inability to move freely - all classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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