How did the rise of National Socialism come about? What fascinates people about National Socialism? How do young people experience the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls? What plans does Adolf Hitler have for Linz? How does a large industry emerge in Upper Danube? Who are the forced laborers? What is Nazi euthanasia? How are people murdered in the Mauthausen concentration camp? How are Roma and Sinti persecuted under National Socialism? What happens to the Jewish community in Upper Austria during the Holocaust? Who resists in Upper Austria? How has the engagement with the Nazi era developed to this day? Based on such fundamental questions, the book tells the story of National Socialism in Upper Austria for a broad audience, especially for young readers - scientifically grounded, but written in an easily readable language. Over 40 short biographies complement the chapters.