The Rise and Fall of The Nazi State. Hitler (1889-1945) entertains friendly Diplomats and Party Members at his mountain stronghold in Berchtesgaden. He is with diplomats of nations that threw in their lot with the Germans as hostilities broke out in Europe. By threats and political pressure, the nations of central Europe and the Balkans were brought under Nazi domination. In addition, Japan had joined hands with Hitler and Mussolini in planning for a program of world domination. Left to right: Count Paul Teleki, Premier of Hungary; Adolf Hitler; German Foreign Minister, Von Ribbentrop; Count Ciano (back to camera); Japanese Foreign Minister Kurusu (behind Ciano); Field Marshall Keitel and Reichsloader Ven Schirach 1936. 1936: Von Ribbentrop, Adolf Hitler, Count Ciano (back to camera), Japanese Foreign Minister Kurusu (behind Ciano), Field Marshal Koitol and Roichsloador Von Schirach. Hitler entertains friendly diplomats and Party members at his mountain stronghold in Borchtesgadon.