Staying the Course

1938]]
 * [[File:Hitler_funeral.jpg|thumb|332px|Hitler's Funeral Procession, Berlin

POD

 * During the parade celebrating Hitler's birthday on April 20th, 1938, Hitler reviews his soldiers from the top of his convertible. The day passes normally, until fate strikes. Whether due to design or simply nature, the brakes on the car fail. The driver does not realize it until he attempts to turn a corner. In a panic, he overcorrects the vehicle, and the mercedes swerves and tips over, dumping the passengers and crushing them. The vehicle immedialty behind Hitler's nearly slams into the wreck in front of them.

The Aftermath--- April 21st, 1938

 * Adolf Hitler is rushed by the Hospital in Berlin by several members of the Liebenstandarte, who happened to be in formation where the accident occured. The crowd of soldiers and civilians mill about, unsure as what to do next. Party Officials frantically try to figure what to do; the prospect of Hitler's absence was unsettling. without him, there was no sense of unity or direction. Women in the audience weeped and shouted, and thousands of Berliners tried to send well wishes to their Fuhrer. However, it was futile. Adolf Hitler, Chancellor of Germany, was declared dead at 9:45 PM. Millions across Germany felt a sense of unease. Some people detested the man and his policies, but could not deny that at least, the Trains ran on time.