Looted Items From the Mountain Retreat of Adolf Hitler

Looted Items From the Mountain Retreat of Adolf Hitler | American Artifact Episode 72

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Check out these items that were taken from Hitler's mountain retreat in Berchtesgaden at the end of WWII. Plus, we examine a mystery with one of the items that came out of the Berghof in 1945.
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@tch1225 Жыл бұрын

It’s always a good day when The History Underground uploads

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

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@billharshaw4739 Жыл бұрын

You got that right!

@Alba_Jennifer Жыл бұрын

Aaaaamen 😊

@b_shady_22 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely lit 🔥

@kennydunn4631 Жыл бұрын

for sure man

@geoffthiessen646 Жыл бұрын

You and Eric make a great team - another great video

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ericscottstevens Жыл бұрын

Rumored to be the most expensive Berghof items were Oak Leaves With Swords And Diamonds clasps for the Knights Cross. About 21 cases were in a side room closet small safe and pried open with much effort. But you would think the SS would have taken those boxes with them before departing the area.

@waynehullihen3066 Жыл бұрын

This collaboration does not disappoint. When a new video gets posted I don’t hesitate to watch it pronto. I live a couple of hours away from the museum. I need to go see this history in person.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@warsandmilitaria Жыл бұрын

Fridays are always great, but they are even better with a new The History Underground video! I love American Artifact.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@SoCal780 Жыл бұрын

You and Erik both do an excellent job of presenting these artifacts and giving us the history behind them. Excellent work, you guys. 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@williammathews3022 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. The story of the AH photo was great. I really enjoy these segments that you guys put out. Keep up the great work!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@johnstup4479 Жыл бұрын

It's always cool to see these souvenirs that were brought back from the war. Thanks JD and Eric for sharing these with us!

@gears101 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to hate to see this series end but yet excited for what is next.

@Dellboy56 Жыл бұрын

The second I get the notification, I stream the program to my large tv, sit down and enjoy it along with a good cuppa and biscuit. Brilliant content, and should be picked up by a major TV network! Keep ‘em coming👍

@1psychofan Жыл бұрын

Cool! I like how Erik explain the research on the photo….very cool mystery-solved!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@bmcg5296 Жыл бұрын

WoW Erik is a brilliant mind and knowledge base, taking a gut feeling something was real more than fake, is such a scary investment opportunity I’m sure if asked had to choose quickly or lose out on it J.D? Erik has without doubt some of the most interesting museums in the world! Is there any chance he could do a whole virtual tour of the museum and charge a small fee online for it. All the work and knowledge he has needs shared to the greater audience worldwide. That people like I J.D will never be able for get to see in person. Everything from the huge flags we’ve seen you document recently, are just stunning works of art and importantly history. The world needs to know the real history that Erik has compared to the fake nonsense out there in other places don’t captivate you the same! 🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@devaleena5045 Жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I've learnt more about the World Wars from this channel, than from my college classes?

@Wreckdiver59 Жыл бұрын

Pretty interesting stuff. I would have grabbed up anything I could if I was there. I have two negatives of photos from my father in law's effects that were taken in the area. I know for certain that one was taken at the Berghof in front of the rounded area with windows in the dining wing that is near the entrance. The other is in front of some ruins that may also be the Berghof, but I have not been able to positively identify them. The interesting thing is that in the second photo, his uniform and boots are very dusty and the pockets of his field jacket are bulging 😅 What I wouldn't give to know what was in them.

@charlesreynolds5586 Жыл бұрын

Interesting items. Those men took items to show they were there. I'd have done the same.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I hear you.

@jetsons101 Жыл бұрын

JD and Erik, always a enjoyable watch. The U.S. solders that took "items" during and after the war were well earned for what they did to defeat nazism and fascism. The greatest generation was one of best in American History. Thanks to JD and Erik for keeping American alive!

@Sorted7 Жыл бұрын

I’d really like an episode or two about the other nations on the allies side that fought. The stories of the Americans and brits are well told but I’d love to know more about the Canadians, australians, Africans etc. just a thought. Love the channel

@karenbrown4524 Жыл бұрын

That's very true and I often forgotten, in a way. WWII was just that, a World War, that involved just about every country, I think.

@kennydunn4631 Жыл бұрын

i love when it’s rainy out and i see a new video from jd!!! always a good day

@sugandhakohli Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful beautiful display of history!

@MamaDee_83 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video JD and Eric! This is just fascinating to see the relics. Keep up the great work!

@mickeydee3595 Жыл бұрын

Looted? I think you ment to say "Liberated" 😂 Keep up the good work!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅

@JackFlemingFan1 Жыл бұрын

As always thank you Eric & JD posting yet another one of your excellent videos! I have learned a lot watching all your videos. Both of you two are keeping history alive for those of us who are interested in learning about the past.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@mUrKiNyourmom Жыл бұрын

The best channel in the history game imo. Love everything y’all are doing

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@briancoleman971 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series. First rate.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@amyschoville1098 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos, have now a new passion for history! Thank you for the desire and determination to make these amazing informative videos

@mlk4kna Жыл бұрын

Excellent, many thanks.

@Wileybird03 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your artifacts. Love the history you and Eric share with us👍

@sherrilee230 Жыл бұрын

So very interesting that they got this stuff out of Germany and home without it getting broken. Good videos JD

@anthonycalbillo9376 Жыл бұрын

I think I only have about three visible/displayed pictures of myself in my whole house. Hitler definitely had enough pictures of himself.

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

All the gold medal winners at the 1936 Olympics, both winter and summer (both held in Germany) got silver-framed pictures of Hitler. All of them. Needless to say not all kept them! Norwegian ice skater Sonja Henie's housekeeper displayed the Hitler portrait prominently during the occupation of Norway from 1940 to 1945, which is most likely the reason German occupation troops left the house alone. Sonja was here in the US during those years.

@MrEaglesfan40 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating items, great video its always interesting to see these things Thank you JD and Eric for showing them

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Robert-qi6mb Жыл бұрын

Nice little video on more stolen items any news on the missing gold bars and art works?

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Working on it.

@johnruta2558 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE VIDS ON THE HISTORY OF WW2 AND THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AROUND THE VIDS

@David-hn7zm Жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure seeing your videos as always keep up the great work my friend !!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated.

@greggriffin1 Жыл бұрын

Great vid once again, never miss you, always and I mean always you all bring the best history vids. Thank you

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@stephendoe2743 Жыл бұрын

JD this series is up there with your Normandy set. Fantastic

@kevinbalcom1696 Жыл бұрын

Thank You ! - keep 'em coming -

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks.

@MB-vu3ow Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, as always. Thanks to you both.

@America-First2024 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this!

@robmisener2786 Жыл бұрын

Excellent once again!

@steves1112000 Жыл бұрын

I'm asking for some help. My grandfather was a medic with Co. K 3/116 29th division. We know hey landed a Normandy on day 3. He operated through the Rhineland, and his discharge lists the Ardennes campaign (?). I didn't think the 29th took part in the Ardennes. I do know he was at Juelich castle. I have read a few morning reports from his unit, but can't find him on the roster. We've researched enough to know he's legit. I know that medical personnel often had different parent units and were assigned to line units. Any ideas on how to find his actual unit. Would love to see him listed on a roster somewhere. So sorry for being so long winded.

@steveinthemountains8264 Жыл бұрын

Watching your vids on the Berghof made clear to me just how beautiful that entire alpine area is. I don't think I've ever heard anything about Hitler getting outdoors for some snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or hiking. He apparently just did a mile walk to his tea house...downhill! Only a kook like Adolf would have squandered the opportunity to really explore those mountains. Those 101st guys must have had a ball up there!

@kina18 Жыл бұрын

Hitler wasn't athletic or even very healthy. He was poor specimen of his master race nonsense. He even didn't like it much that Eva enjoyed playing sports. He was a bit of a pu$$y. He was also afraid of horses and was afraid of driving. He never learned to drive.

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

Rumor mills can be powerful things. One of my uncles, a WW2 USAAF veteran, was on a troopship coming into New York harbor after the war when a rumor started going around that anyone bringing in souvenirs was going to have to go through US Customs. Well after being overseas for who knows how long the last thing the guys wanted to do was go through Customs, they wanted off the ship and to go the hell home! So the next thing you know ALL sorts of German stuff began going over the side, you name it and over it went! Of course when they debarked they found out the rumor was BS! My uncle didn't have anything to toss being Air Force, he never had the opportunity to do any souvenir hunting. But boy, were those GI's pissed off!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

😅

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground One of the best souvenir stories I've ever heard comes from the Pacific. Right after the battle of Tarawa a Marine sergeant was climbing back on the ship when a sailor yelled at him "Hey Gyrene! Get any souvenirs?" The sergeant yelled back "Brother, I brought my ass outta there, that's the only souvenir I wanted!" Kind of says it all, especially after a hell-hole like Tarawa.

@BigLisaFan Жыл бұрын

My late father-in-law told me the same type of story. The ship was pulling into Halifax harbour and word went around the civil police and military police were on the pier. Anyone found to be possession of any type of edged weapon or firearm, especially a handgun would be in serious trouble. He said stuff went over the side, out of port holes and there were so many splashes around the ship, it looked like it was raining. He said he ditched a P-38 with the belt and holster. When they disembarked, there wasn't any police there at all! Some guys on the troop train made a small fortune selling all manner of souvenirs from their kit bags including helmets, badges, medals, bayonets, daggers, pistols. He figured they started the rumour to cash in on guys wanting a souvenir. I asked if he brought anything home and he said, "Yes. Me!"

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

@@BigLisaFan Thanks! I wonder if any other viewers have similar stories to pass on?

@BigLisaFan Жыл бұрын

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I'm sure there are. Our family members can't be the only ones that this happened to.

@rileymorgan9084 Жыл бұрын

Those mountains are o so beautiful.

@AClayton172 Жыл бұрын

Top notch uploads 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@JennaCee Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful done video very informative and interesting

@Nighthawk1966 Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff ! Wow !!

@twinsboy_3410 Жыл бұрын

Best Channel on KZfaq!!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@mikeprior6898 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys

@duanelawrence78 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos thanks so much for sharing them!!✌️🇺🇲

@aliciacruz5957 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

Nice items for the museum. Interesting detective work.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ameyring Жыл бұрын

Is it possible that "rug piece" could also possibly be from the hanging tapestry that was in the living room of the Berghoff?

@27steve88 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel and my son has learned so much from you ,thanks

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks.

@rexslay7264 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work and awesome content

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@larryburwell8550 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos each and everyone. I've collected german and American militaria since 1979. This stuff I'm sure has Interest to some not to me

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@choossuck7653 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content anyway brother

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@timwirasnik5878 Жыл бұрын

You are right in my Wheelhouse! I am so fascinated by the Nazi's not as " I wanna join" thing, but more like I just do not understand how ANYBODY could Join this Group!

@darkoflight4938 Жыл бұрын

JD and Eric. The Batman and Robin of history education. Wonder who´s who though...😉Great video.

@robertwomack6015 Жыл бұрын

Again other awesome video thank you so much for these

@bigt4135 Жыл бұрын

So amazing.

@michae8jackson378 Жыл бұрын

I've always understood why the GIs took all these things. I've considered many times buying some of it. But I've resisted because of my fear of Karma. Having something from someone so evil, just makes me hesitant. But good on those who do, I have nothing against doing it. Just my personal demons! LOL

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

Personally I wouldn't want anything myself that Hitler may have had his hands on, or any of his henchmen for that matter, but anything else wouldn't bother me at all. But like yourself if anyone else does that's fine with me. Anything owned by Rommel would be another matter! But that's never going to happen!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@benjaminrush4443 Жыл бұрын

Sweet. Thanks.

@frankmarullo228 Жыл бұрын

Another good video JD. Like Teddy would have BULLY my friend.. Being into history like you are I'm sure you get it . THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA........

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@mig1017 Жыл бұрын

Hooked on this Channel. 😅 Can't get enough

@dwaneoconnor5978 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@pauldouglas3084 Жыл бұрын

It was really interesting about Hitler photo graph peace from Hitler fire place can't wait for the next video mate 👍

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@tishw4576 Жыл бұрын

I rub my hands with happiness when a new video is posted. There is a very satisfied part of me who knows Hitler and his cronies were mortified to see their precious buildings destroyed then looted.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@dcupp1715 Жыл бұрын

I remember Bob Hope on one of the talk shows saying that he took the toilet seat from one of Hitler's places. I don't remember which place he said he took it from. Does anyone know anything about this or remember Hope talking about it?

@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын

check out the recreation of the Berghof in the HAMSUN movie!

@karenbrown4524 Жыл бұрын

In the photo of Hitler, doesn't his left hand have a sort of mannequin-type appearance to it? If that's true, maybe it was caused by his Parkinson's disease? Fascinating stuff! You picked up where the History Channel left off a good long time ago.

@dimitristoupakisAT Жыл бұрын

This type of stove where the tile is from is called 'Kachelofen'

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

No it isn't

@kina18 Жыл бұрын

@@malu2172 Het is inderdaad.

@Happybirthdayjess123 7 ай бұрын

A friend of mine has what he thinks is Hitler's letter opener/mini dagger. He has a picture of his uncle in front of Hitler's Eagle's nest in Austria. Before his uncle die he made a video of his uncle holding the dagger and describing how he found it in the "Eagle's Nest". I don't think it's for sale but I wonder what it would be worth? It's like 8" long, has a black plastic/bakelight or whatever handle with a chrome Eagle's head at the top. . A chrome blade that says made in Germany and the brand name I think was Simplot" Maybe. Something like that.

@dradden1556 Жыл бұрын

I meant recovered..that would be interesting to see

@robertkees6048 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, but it'd be nice to see the flag from inside.

@margarita8442 Жыл бұрын

yes my darinks

@dradden1556 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if anything was ever recorded from Reinhardt Heydrich? or even showing the area he was assassinated

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

Instead in the middle of nowhere these items should be displayed in a museum

@elchapito4580 Жыл бұрын

??????????????????

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

@@elchapito4580 🤣 in a real museum

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Dude. They are literally displayed in the Gettysburg Museum of History in Gettysburg, Pa. What are you even talking about right now? 😂

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground seems like a private collection of "souvenirs" from U.S. soldiers. I don't think Gettysburg is the right place for it. Should be stored in a historical place related to WW 2

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

@@malu2172 🤦🏻‍♂️

@davidwillis4839 Жыл бұрын

Those sneaky officers. 😁

@johnvoorhees7881 Жыл бұрын

Ok, so just unfold the flag and show it!

@71jolanc Жыл бұрын

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@BeytekinConstructionMachinery Жыл бұрын

Sadly lot of US soldiers has stolen lot of artefacts from our country (Germany).

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

Proudly the Allies defeated Nazi Germany and brought home war trophies to prove it. Hey and guess what the United States Military is still there!

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

Ja leider

@thomasflaux9567 Жыл бұрын

Américan soldiers are not the only people to bring black items from berchtesgaden, the french have too do

@elchapito4580 Жыл бұрын

American soldiers are not the only people to have brought back items from Berchtesgaden, the French have done the same.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Hmmm…..I would like to see some of what they brought back.

@vonpfrentsch Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground There are. From time to time on auction in France, with a stamp "taken by officer X, 2eme DB Leclerc (division blindée general Leclerc). I held in my hands one etching book with this stamp around 40 years ago, long before the hype with this memorabilia.

@thomasflaux9567 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUndergroundi send photos on Messenger

@PremierYachtFLL Жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you unfold the flag to display it?

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Pretty much a standard flag. The signed portion is what makes it interesting.

@silverload3622 Жыл бұрын

What kind of dollar amount would that Hitler flag be worth

@hinaynihorvath3926 Жыл бұрын

don't breathe the air that he breathed it's toxic I'm sure

@broughty0807 Жыл бұрын

Please, his name is not Aedolf. It is Adolf with a hard "A".

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Different cultures and regions have different dialects. Even in my own state, people pronounce names and words differently.

@elchapito4580 Жыл бұрын

Fool.

@leeread6757 Жыл бұрын

My uncle Col Wesley E Williams took the toilet seat from Hitler's bathroom in the Burghof. He was also captain of the guard at Spandau. He said Goring always put rouge on his cheeks to make himself look more healthy while he was a prisoner.

@Danekim_ Жыл бұрын

You sounded like you had food in your mouth when you were talking beginning 15 seconds

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

A guy has to eat! 😅

@tuinov6286 Жыл бұрын

Saviour of Europe and the white race. God bless his soul.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

How did things end for the country of this great savior? 🤡

@tuinov6286 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground Moses Hess, theodor herzl, marx, engels, lenin, troczkij, sverdlov, yagoda, kaganovich, jacob shiff, warburgs, rothschilds. Please explain why these people are all communist/mass murderers and jewish. Let me hear the excuses.

@tuinov6286 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground Lets not even talk about the talmudic teachings and the rabbis who openly advocate for white g*nocides even today. Also the holocaust was a plan made by marx, this was a plan to k*ll all slavs since they are 2 stages behind and communism would not work on them since they are not advanced enough.

@tuinov6286 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground Also if you if you do your research you will see that most feminists, most lgbtq leaders/ founders were jewish.

@kina18 Жыл бұрын

He destroyed Europe and his beloved Germany was split in half. Millions of lives lost worldwide because of that ego maniac. Get better heros.

@pl5624 Жыл бұрын

Anything berghoff is fascinating.it was Hitler's favorite place and is staggering in its historical significance

@bas5925 Жыл бұрын

Watch europe the last battle

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

I did. Lame and poorly done.

@bas5925 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUndergroundMabey you don’t like it … but the winner writtes the story right .?

@brankomilutinovic1992 Жыл бұрын

I love history, but I'm sick of hearing how the Americans took and collected everything.

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

We’ll be switching it up soon. Just a lot to cover.

@user-jl7kq5qi1i Жыл бұрын

Ne ver ending historia looks like Hitler is for ever

@joeygarcia6783 Жыл бұрын

looks fake to me has like no good value to it where's the real stuff at

@apostle-420- Жыл бұрын

Hitlers birthday is 420 ayo, he really was abt that gas though🤣🤣

@matthew-jy5jp Жыл бұрын

These videos have no historical value. And all you're doing is romanticizing Neo-Nazi culture for the modern-day Nazi. Who cares what Hitler left in his castle home right before he shot himself like a coward. Why don't you show all the feelings of all the people's teeth he took all the hair are all their possessions. This is but fostering a love in a Romanticism for a Neo-Nazi culture and history. And I find it offensive that you went to the Ukraine to help fight against Putin's crimes against ukrainians and then you show things like this

@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын

Ok.

@vonpfrentsch Жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoryUnderground I don´t want to be that harsh to you, but I partly share matthew2779´s opinion. You´re showing items, like the plate for example. As long as you don´t know or tell the manufactory (here: KPM Berlin), it has no historical value whatsoever. The same applies for the frame "hammered and with hallmarks". What hallmarks, which manufactory? A museum must educate, look beyond things, not telling stories from which provenance this items are.

@malu2172 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone with a brain 😎 Danke dafür

@tuinov6286 Жыл бұрын

@@vonpfrentschLets see then the biography of communist mass murderers. They all have two things in common. Sick in the head and jewish. All of them. Lets talk about how jewish communists killed 50+ million people through man made famines in 50 years. Im so tired of people hating on n4zis when in reality without n4zis we wouldnt be here writing youtube comments. Read about the ideas of zionism and learn history. Brainwashed.

@wendyHew 11 ай бұрын

The idea is that these are historical items that were present at the epicenter of the second world war, it is fascinating for people as although hated the leaders of the third Reich were famous and impacted the lives of people around the world. If we only viewed and studied artifacts from the side of the war we liked or the army we were affiliated with it would be a one sided, un-educated version of history. Owners of memrobillia collect artifacts from all armies and leaders in WW2 but by their very nature these are much rarer as they are one of a kind and stopped being produced at that time. These also tell a story of the liberators and the events taking place for the allies. Hiding history is very much a Socialist action as well, it leads to people being lied to.