The Nazi regime, which ruled over Germany from 1933 to 1945, was one of the most despotic regimes in modern history. This brutal period of German history is often referred to synonymously as the Third Reich, referring to the empire or reign of the Nazi Party. Additionally, terms such as the Nazi dictatorship, the Nazi regime, the Nazi government, or even the Hitler government are used to refer to the consecutive years of authoritarian rule under Adolf Hitler's leadership. However, it is essential to acknowledge the atrocities that took place during this period and use terminology that reflects the severity of what occurred, rather than using euphemistic terminology.