hermann goering

On November 8-9 1923 the Nazi party under Adolf Hitler attempted to seize Munich and were fired upon by police. During the short firefight 16 Nazis were killed and dozens wounded, including both Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering. Goering was shot in the groin and was smuggled by his wife to seek...

During the Beer Hall Putsch, Hermann Goering suffered a bullet wound to his leg. The treatment he received caused him to become addicted to morphine, an addiction that would persist until the last year of his life. Many historians believe that his addiction adversely affected his performance...