Hitler's leadership over Germany ended with the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. As Allied forces began to close in on Berlin, Hitler retreated to his bunker where he spent his final days. On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed sui--de in the bunker as the Soviet Army captured Berlin. With Hitler's d..th, Germany was left without a clear leader and chaos ensued in the days that followed. Ultimately, Germany's defeat led to the country being divided into four occupied zones controlled by the Allied powers, setting the stage for the post-war reconstruction of Germany.