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Nazi Germany\n\nNazi, also known as the Third Reich or the Third Reich (), was Germany in the period 1933 – 1945 under a totalitarian dictatorship under the control of NAME_1 and the Nazi Party (NSDAP). Under NAME_2's rule, Germany was transformed into a totalitarian fascist state that ruled almost every aspect of life. The official name of the country was "Deutsches Reich" (German Empire) from 1933 to 1943 and "Großdeutsches Reich" (Great German Empire) from 1943 to 1945. Nazi Germany ended its existence in October. In May 1945, after defeating the Allies, the event marked the end of World War II in Europe.\n\nOn January 30, 1933, NAME_2 was appointed by the President of the Weimar Republic NAME_3. as Chancellor of Germany. Then the Nazi party began to eliminate all political opponents and consolidate its power. With NAME_4's death on 2 August 1934, NAME_2 became the dictator of Germany by merging the positions and powers of Chancellor and President. The results of a nationwide referendum on 19 August 1934 confirmed NAME_2 as the only "Führer".