Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II, did not actually shoot himself in the head. He died by suicide in his bunker in Berlin on April 30, 1945, but the exact details of his death have been a subject of historical debate. According to historical accounts and eyewitness testimonies, Hitler died by ingesting cyanide and simultaneously shooting himself in the head.

As Soviet forces were closing in on Berlin and it became apparent that Germany would soon be defeated, Hitler and his closest associates, including his wife Eva Braun, retreated to an underground bunker. On April 30, Hitler and Eva Braun were married. Later that day, Hitler is believed to have taken cyanide, which resulted in his death. The gunshot wound to the head was an additional measure to ensure his death.

Hitler's decision to end his life was likely driven by his realization that the war was lost and his desire to avoid capture or trial. By committing suicide, he sought to maintain a sense of control and avoid the humiliation of defeat.