1918: The Deutschnationale Volkspartei is formed after the end of the First World War. Autumn, 1918: Adolf Hitler dies outside the village of Marcoing, killed by British soldier Henry Tandey. (POD) November 11, 1918: The First World War is officially over. June 28, 1919: The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between the German Empire and the Allies. It places many restrictions on the new German republic.