Find the Führer - The Secret Soviet Investigation Episode 6: The Forgotten Theory

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10 ай бұрын

The fate of Hitler is one of the most infamous subjects in history - but the investigation of the nation that was best placed to find out, the USSR, is often ignored or dismissed in the West. This series examines what the Soviets found, both at the bunker and Reich Chancellery, and also the medical examination of the purported bodies of Hitler and Eva Braun. Kept secret until 1968, the Soviet files reveal many strange anomalies that challenge the established story of the ultimate fates of Hitler and his wife.
In this episode, I reveal a long overlooked theory that may explain why the bodies recovered by the Soviets don't match Hitler and Eva Braun.
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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Sources:
'The Hitler Book', Edited by Henrik Eberle & Matthias Url, (John Murray: 2005)
'The Death of Hitler' by Jean-Christophe Brisard & Lana Parshina, (Hodder & Stoughton: 2018)
'Doppelgängers' by Hugh Thomas, (Fourth Estate: 1995)
'The Berlin Bunker' by James O'Donnell, (J.M. Dent: 1979)
Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; Bundesarchiv; Imperial War Museum; Maksym Kozlenko; Grot; Dnn-Dennis; Lacy Scott & Knight; KulturEin; BruceBlaurs; KDS4444; Journal of Forensic Sciences; LIFE; A. Savin; Asked Antonsen; Vigoshi; Hnapel.

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@peterslaby9782 10 ай бұрын

This has been some of the best stuff Felton has ever produced. Riveting from the first episode to the last.

@MyFiddlePlayer 10 ай бұрын

I've watched multiple documentaries on this topic. Dr. Felton's is the most thorough and best-reasoned treatment I have seen.

@peterslaby9782 10 ай бұрын

@@MyFiddlePlayer Without question. The fact that it's been presented with practically every detail considered and in a way that is neither dull nor foolish is amazing.

@davidwright9092 10 ай бұрын

100% and it’s not even close

@furzedefur 10 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who thinks “Dr Felton” has a sinister ring to it, like Herr Flick?

@robwubbena4748 9 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. This man is a treasure.

@fordfairlane662dr 10 ай бұрын

The disappearance of finding Hitler video from Mark Felton is even more mysterious 😮

@skyedog24 10 ай бұрын

Exactly why has it taken this long for this to be uncovered. When the Soviets released information as far back as 1969. 🎖️ Either way dr. Mark Felton should be knighted ⚔️. Maybe then he could take his wife on a decent tore through Buckingham Palace 🧐

@tavish4699 10 ай бұрын

@@skyedog24you dont get it The original Video uploaded earlier today Was taken down

@HitlerSings 10 ай бұрын

ikr

@sgillespie964 10 ай бұрын

I clutched my chest. That will teach me to be responsible with my viewings!

@Coryiodine 10 ай бұрын

Not really. He made a post saying it was age restricted so he took it down to repost without the restriction

@jinglesbluecat 10 ай бұрын

I think Heinz Linge told the truth in his 1955 inerview - he had no reason to tell lies then and was secretly very proud of what they had done. Thanks Mark for a compelling series

@fortnite10230 10 ай бұрын

I agree this seems to make the most sense

@TmcezzyTv 10 ай бұрын

What did he say?

@ckm-mkc 10 ай бұрын

@@TmcezzyTv @20:40

@TmcezzyTv 10 ай бұрын

@@ckm-mkc ❤️

@brucewayne3633 7 ай бұрын

In '55 if Adolf had escaped with Eva they may still have been alive and in hiding... Linge a loyal German SS officer who served as a valet for Hitler would likely have said anything to protect Hitler and Eva at this time... and of course to save himself from retribution... note he changed stories many times, likely leave a false trail...

@logotrikes 9 ай бұрын

"Buggered off" Brilliant, Dr Felton, delivered in your inimitable manner. What an excellent series dude....

@Xadous1 3 ай бұрын

I replayed that part twice, it was too good

@warrengoss7547 10 ай бұрын

The theory that their corpses were buried somewhere unknown and never found makes perfect sense.

@MyFiddlePlayer 10 ай бұрын

The valet said (17:10) that they were in the "park of the Chancellery", in a mass grave. But he didn't say which part. In theory, one could go dig up the whole grounds of the Chancellery looking for DNA, but I suspect no one will want to spend that much time and money looking for a needle in a haystack.

@daveacker7427 10 ай бұрын

@@MyFiddlePlayer it's also unlikely in the extreme the German government would allow that kind of archeological investigation regarding Hitler.

@whoami7721 10 ай бұрын

Yes, perfect sense. Hitler didn't want his corpse violated after seeing what had happened to Mussolini. He didn't want to "be an exhibit in the Moscow Zoo". He took his own life to deny the Allies the victory of capturing him or (most likely) killing him, and ordered his valet and other aides to burn Eva Braun's and his own body, then bury them in the garden of the Reich Chancellory.

@rodchallis8031 10 ай бұрын

@@MyFiddlePlayer Not to mention disturbing the grave. Although, perhaps with today's DNA technology, those other remains could be identified and given individual burial. Having said that, I don't know what the scope of such a project would be. How big a mass grave is it?

@flashgordon6670 10 ай бұрын

Yes perfect sense if you’re a potato. All Mark’s objections to Hitler having escaped to Argentina are superficial, shallow and go against Logic and reasonable deductions of Hitler’s personality. There are witnesses and photographs of Hitler in Argentina, as were shown in this video. Yet some people refuse to see, what’s as plain as the nose on their face, bc their emotions blind them to reality. They don’t want to believe that Hitler got away with everything that he did, bc that affronts their presuppositions and sense of Ultimate Justice. How could Karma or God, or whatever controls the Universe, allow that to happen? Is what their subconscious mind is telling them. So they’re willing to bend all the known facts and distort the possibilities and plausibilities, to fit their own ulterior agenda and all to pander, to their false sense of security, as a child clings to their blankie, against all logical reasons to put it down. Watch the documentary film Greywolf to see the Truth for yourself.

@jiripeichl143 10 ай бұрын

Yes, we will never know, but this is BY FAR the most consistent and logical theory out there. Period.

@asullivan4047 10 ай бұрын

Blurring out those disillusioned propagandist conspiracies. One thing for certain corporal Adolph is deceased. Along with his wife & German shepherd 🐕. May the Shepherd rest in canine heaven.

@SiliconBong 10 ай бұрын

That doggy never did any wrong. @@asullivan4047

@charlesross9260 10 ай бұрын

Stalin never believed they found Hitler's body. Well done, Dr. Felton.

@dougtheviking6503 10 ай бұрын

Very well done . It's probably the best analogy or theories about what happened. Who knows what could be. No one knows the truth but them . No one could get it out of them, even interrogation. Or was it planned that way so no one knew

@chrisedrev9519 10 ай бұрын

Dr. Felton, I suggest compiling the 6 episodes into a single feature length one. KZfaq would surely recommend it a lot due to the premium length. This kind of historical investigation deserves to be heard by as many people as possible.

@KermitFrazierdotcom 8 ай бұрын

Hollywood Calls!

@Disciple0fMetal 6 ай бұрын

Id watch it

@phoenixmodellingphotography 4 ай бұрын

@@Disciple0fMetalI watched it, definitely recommend

@elsonck2523 13 күн бұрын

Yes, I would definitely prefer a single feature that dispenses with the rapid fire repetition at the beginning of each episode which made my head hurt.

@robwubbena4748 9 ай бұрын

This series has got to be your finest work in a long history of excellent scholarship, Felton. It’s a pity there isn’t an award category for KZfaq content creation, because I feel this series is Oscar/Emmy/Golden Globe worthy. Well done!!

@michaelporzio7384 10 ай бұрын

Considering this is a topic strewn with nonsense and ridiculous speculation, I appreciate Dr. Felton's rational reporting of the historical information and his rational theories where information is scarce or contested.

@alanblanes2876 10 ай бұрын

The series HUNTING HITLER just contains too much paper trail from American secret service agencies to discount the possiblity that Hitler was taken by Uboat to Argentina. This needs further research. @brian2u590

@sameyers2670 10 ай бұрын

I completely agree

@the_phaistos_disk_solution 10 ай бұрын

I think my comments in the main column are blocked so I will just toss my thoughts here. Felton still evades the proven and known fact that Hitler's doctor drove him unstable. In this case the main bit of evidence is missed. The witness said he saw Hitler with his head smashed. This tells us one thing. His head was opened to remove the dental bridge work immediately following the death. This means the forensic deception with the switched bodies was planned NOT a sudden decision made when these brilliant planners realized the bodies were not burning. The pair are as one inner circle member stated. They are in a common grave nearby. They remain near to the center of power, waiting for their spirits to be summoned again.

@yomommaahotoo264 10 ай бұрын

@brian2u590Hitler had plenty of time, dead bodies, and help to plan his escape. The wealthiest man in Europe had easy options.

@michaelporzio7384 10 ай бұрын

@brian2u590 well said! with Berlin an inferno, thousands dying and the Red Army storming the Reichstag , it was hardly a time to be looking for Eva's false teeth.

@michaelwasiljov8633 10 ай бұрын

What you put out is a 100 times better than anything that the History Channel has done.

@Thonik76 10 ай бұрын

yes i agree

@ogedeh 10 ай бұрын

I also agree, although the early history channel stuff wasn't too bad

@XYZ-bi9eb 10 ай бұрын

I would say at least 1000X better.

@phaasch 10 ай бұрын

That however, is a very low bar.

@MarceloRomero360 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree

@frankkinley6272 10 ай бұрын

Excellent series, I didn't want it to end. Many Thanks.

@jayander7705 9 ай бұрын

It can not end until he addresses known facts that include the 1998 CBS video showing the Hitler double found in Berlin that had most obviously died from cyanide. Or the complete “manifesto” that Hitler had dictated is shown in its entirety and then commentated on, a simple “Oh it was unapologetic and hateful “ isn’t enough.

@InvestmentJoy 10 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary : you're stating alot of things I came to a conclusion a while ago on. Berlin was far too much of a cauldron for many/any top officials to make it out, let alone to another country. There however was well more than enough manpower and preparations to hide Hitler and Eva's bodies well enough the soviets wouldn't find them. How many died defending Berlin? How many thousands of bodies were charred beyond recognition that were burried in mass graves for expediency? That is much, much more easily accomplished with the two largest armies in world history bearing down on you

@francesco245 10 ай бұрын

Why bother hiding the bodies in the first place, though? What mattered to Hitler and his entourage was that the bodies would not be desecrated publicly by the Soviets. Which is why the SS burned the bodies. But once this was done and the remains had become little more than a few bone fragments and ashes, there was little more that the Soviets could've done to desecrate the corps anyway. All this cloak-and-dagger body-swapping under heavy Russian artillery fire is frankly quite ridiculous.

@evanbao93 10 ай бұрын

@@francesco245 If the bodies are not properly burned, which what happened to Goebbels' body, then there was incentive to hide the corpses.

@floydlooney6837 10 ай бұрын

Makes more sense than other theories

@pooooornopigeon 10 ай бұрын

@@francesco245 You cannot burn bodies down to ash in an open hole filled with petrol, think of a crematorium and all it entails to cremate a body. The doubles were put in place a long time before the Soviets got there. Open your mind and your brain will follow.

@geraint8989 10 ай бұрын

If we believe the post-mortem reports, someone wanted it to be believed that the two bodies had been poisoned with cyanide - and this was not the case. Perhaps to conceal the real Hitler/Braun to deny them to the Soviets, or perhaps to conceal the real cause of death. Perhaps it wasn’t suicide at all. Only speculation remains but - logically - it probably has to be one of those two reasons.

@thomasfx3190 10 ай бұрын

As a young person and later when I was in the military we thought Hitler was endlessly devious and surely had a plan B to get out of Berlin. I guess he was too addled to give up and run. Mark your films look like you have a staff of 20 working, researching, editing, writing. You’re a machine. Very good work as always.

@Boomhauer11x 10 ай бұрын

I thought too that Hitler had fled to South America but with all the drug that Morrell had him on I'm surprised that he was able to function

@davidulrichldj6140 10 ай бұрын

This show is produced by a random person on KZfaq??? I seriously thought this was a British television show!!! It’s one of my favorite series on WW2. Wow!!!

@SP-qo3pd 10 ай бұрын

He could have easily faked those conditions before hand though.

@Valkanna.Nublet 10 ай бұрын

Good to see him using proper British terms like "buggered off".

@dougjustdoug6391 10 ай бұрын

That's probably why you tube pulled the video the first time, such language!

@dd61125 10 ай бұрын

very offensive term.

@zappababe8577 10 ай бұрын

Yes! The idea of Hitler "buggering off" anywhere is hilarious to me! I can just imagine Churchill saying he was going to bugger off somewhere. Didn't he once say he had to keep "buggering on"?

@WarblesOnALot 10 ай бұрын

@@zappababe8577 G'day, Bloody "ell...! Next thing ye Will be Sayin' somethin' Truly Unacceptabubble, Like..., "The trouble is that He didn't know if he Was Arthur, Or Martha...!" Back in them Long lost Imperial dayze, When Poofterism was still Outlawed, and Gender-Confusion had yet to be Invented....; Olde Bean...! (Tee hee !) Such is life, Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

@rodchallis8031 10 ай бұрын

I used that term for the first time in I don't know how long just the other day. My mother was a "War Bride" from England, and I was raised with such colourful terms.

@oliverracz5663 10 ай бұрын

I’ve really been enjoying your videos, Dr. Felton. As a Hungarian, I’d love to see you tackle the siege of Budapest as I feel it is criminally underreported while being one of the bloodiest battles of the European theater. Keep up the good work!

@andrewarthurmatthews6685 2 ай бұрын

What an awesome, intriguing and captivating series that presents this fascinating story in a clear , convincing and plausible manner. Yet another superb production from Mark Felton who has truly set the standard for this type of historical documentary.

@Thoringer 10 ай бұрын

My grandfather lost a leg in the fight for the bunker. He was basically there for the last fight. He was convinced until his death about 25 years ago that Hitler escaped with others on a plane that left before the use of the emergency airstrip was impossible. However, he was a tanker and not inner circle (but I think consolidated under Waffen SS at the last minute), and a fellow soldier took off his black tanker uniform and insignia as warrant officer after he could not move from the shattered leg because either one would have gotten him killed by the Russians approaching: Either being an officer or having a black uniform - because there were only 2 types of black uniforms: SS and tankers. But by the time Russians come close, they didn't check insignias; they just shot everyone with a black uniform. He was cared for for 2 years until his stump fully healed - Antibiotics were still an American military secret and leaving the hospital without proper care could have killed him. This way, he also avoided Siberia. He didn't know if his family was still alive and they didn't know if he was. They lived in East Prussia and all that was gone. So, he went to his parents-in-law, and found his wife and 2 older kids well and alive, and had 2 more - one of them my mother.

@bondgabebond4907 10 ай бұрын

Glad your grandfather survived, minus part of a leg. My grandfather escaped the Soviet Union before WW2, taking a bullet. He, navigator on a Russian ship, saw all his shipmates murdered by the communists. He survived due to him being a navigator. As for Hitler, I have read a lot about WW2, and continue to read about that period of time, now working on the Russian Revolution. I think, believe, assume Hitler did escape. One author on most things Nazi, firmly believes Hitler got out of Berlin and made it safely to Argentina. It's sad some people, like Felton, can't wrap their heads around that fact. Amazing how many of us have relatives who were involved in WW2, or even the Russian Revolution.

@simonh6371 10 ай бұрын

@@bondgabebond4907 I've always been open to the idea of him having escaped to Argentina. I don't buy the argument that he wouldn't have left his entourage behind, they would have been a liability for him in his escape and new life. Also the fate of Bormann is not 100% certain. The last 2 ''inner circle'' survivors of the Bunker who testified to his death were Traudl Junge and Rochus Misch and both were loyal to him so would have said anything to cover his tracks.

@Stable_Genius 10 ай бұрын

@@bondgabebond4907evidence doesn't support Hitler escaping. Are you oblivious to how poor his wealth was?

@ThePiratemachine 10 ай бұрын

@@Stable_Genius No, generally the evidence doesn't support his escaping, but it is possible. The thing that appears to be most unlikely nevertheless can be exactly what did happen. It can't be ruled out, even if very unlikely.

@ThePiratemachine 10 ай бұрын

@@simonh6371 You make good points there, and about Bormann you are right and what you say about his entourage is what I thought also. It is possible. Having experience in cases in criminal law I have learned the thing that is first scoffed at and bears the brunt of derision and ruled out as ridiculous can turn out to be exactly what did happen. For ore thing, new evidence often comes to light. I have learned ( the hard way ) to keep an open mind - always.

@TheSoundOutside 10 ай бұрын

I have no trouble identifying Mark Felton. He's the guy who does the best WWII videos on KZfaq and it's not even close.

@jerryconner4270 10 ай бұрын

But is this the REAL and true Dr. Mark Felton or some conspiracy to make the the West believe this is Dr.Felton ? We may never know...we must continue to look for the evidence and not just to accept this is Dr. Felton. LOL just a little humor thrown on here. Thank you, Dr. Felton, for you're discovery on the truth of history. Our modern Thomas Paine.

@Thomas-xd4cx 10 ай бұрын

I just listen to the first millisecond of the intro music and know it's him lol

@45sticky 10 ай бұрын

No, mistaking Mark Felton, he is Mr. history!

@-danR 10 ай бұрын

The dental work is conclusive. And his voice matches the records in his audiologist's office.

@kanefoster8780 8 ай бұрын

Haha! So true!

@Jordan-rb28 10 ай бұрын

Like others have said, it is amazing that you, just one man, could put this whole series together. These are amazing

@y_ffordd 10 ай бұрын

Although he's read a few books on it, that's where all the proper work was done, it's amazing for YT history yes.

@paulgarnier879 6 ай бұрын

It's not Felton' own work, 99 percent was written by Trevor Roper in his book 'doppelganger'.

@alexriesenbeck 10 ай бұрын

Mark, your video productions are of the highest quality. Clearly written script accompanied by well-sourced visual media. Your channel ranks top on my list. Thank you!

@judyArsh 10 ай бұрын

This series is some truly remarkable journalism. Bravo Mr Felton. How Netflix has not hired you to make a full documentary of this yet I do not know. You are truly one of the treasures of youtube.

@dustyak79 10 ай бұрын

Problematic

@YourPalHDee 10 ай бұрын

Netflix don't hire people to make documentaries. Production companies make documentaries then they place them for sale with various platforms. This is how documentaries have primarily been made for a long time.

@florida_drone_dude 10 ай бұрын

Because Netflix is trash.

@ottomateck3560 10 ай бұрын

He dont need netflix !

@Macto5 10 ай бұрын

*Dr. Felton

@t850 10 ай бұрын

...how ironic is that a man who strived for an everlasting glory during his lifetime, ultimately gained it in his death by barely managing to have a proper anonymous burial. Unknown burial that ultimately created a everlasting myth. Mr. Felton thank you for this mini series. Truly a masterful production...:D

@wadehampton1737 10 ай бұрын

So they cheated the Allies of their ultimate trophy and were literally buried among their people. A charming end to the story and I believe it.

@Rusty_Gold85 10 ай бұрын

Good Point. There are not too many "infamous/Famous people of the last 100 years that wouldnt miss that name on the list

@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248 10 ай бұрын

@@wadehampton1737a somewhat more poetic end than old Benito got

@kbanghart 10 ай бұрын

@@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248Otto Skorzeny is so lucky he wasn't executed, imo.

@garyfinn325 10 ай бұрын

Due diligence of an expert historian. The most possible/plausible explanation to come to light.

@mattgeorge90 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. The series has been incredible. Really appreciate you sharing this with us all. You're the best Dr. Felton!!!

@wvdb24 10 ай бұрын

Wild to think he is probably still buried somewhere around the Chancellery.

@wendyHew 10 ай бұрын

It will make visiting Berlin even more interesting

@metalguy098 10 ай бұрын

Unless the Communist East Germans found two skeletons whilst digging and blowing up the Fuhrerbunker area.

@machinesofgod 10 ай бұрын

I think that's the best version of the true series of events we'll ever get. If so, it means his and Braun's remains elided both the Soviets and the GDR.

@asullivan4047 10 ай бұрын

More importantly where was the poisoned German shepherd 🐕 buried ???

@artygnat3806 10 ай бұрын

@@asullivan4047that was already discovered by the soviet's, it's mentioned in this video

@On-Our-Radar-24News 10 ай бұрын

Mark, I think your theory is spot on. This is what I had always thought happened to Hitler and Eva's bodies. I wish I could have asked my friends Otto Gunche and Rochus Misch who I got to know and became friends with in the early 90's. Both of them were firm in their belief that Hitler did kill himself along with Eva Braun and both heard the shot that Hitler used his pistol to shoot himself and Gunche was the first person to open the door and see Hitler and Eva dead on the couch. Misch watched as both bodies were carried out of the bunker. Gunche carried one end of Hitler and Linge carried the other end. Both of them went back into the bunker to continue destroying documents of Hitlers. I think this is where Rattenheuber and the others may have made the switch and buried the bodies in another location on the bunker complex.

@rocco74superhuman45 10 ай бұрын

I believe this also. They're burring Them somewhere else .and fakes the other Bodies close to the Bunker. Hitler Was not interested get him found or his Bodie. Same Eva . The Dogs found next there make them believe . this was Hitler . So they're stop search around the Bunker. I believe the Corps Of Hitler and Eva are still somewhere there . He did not run Like Chicken , He was for real. Its so much Conspiracy and They have to say Stalin good news ,other wise they went to Gulag for sure . Leave Them alone .

@LuizFelipe-xw5lk 10 ай бұрын

I have a problem with Misch and Gunche reports, they are not credible persons , Hitler could simply persuated the Inner circle to confirm that he was dead, couldnt he ?

@indigard2747 10 ай бұрын

I think the only reason Mark Felton doesn't believe Hitler had escaped to Argentina was the strange silence of the whole world on the subject after ww2. No one, even the Soviet and the Jew wanted to investigate further and stayed away from it as if they feared something.

@delwynandrews6514 10 ай бұрын

@on-our-radar it can be tested through DNA we have if alive 3 great nephews, the body location of his nephew , we can find hitlers sister body if burried after war in uk , if any of hitlers bones remain

@fedecano7362 9 ай бұрын

What an amazing series this has been. Im glad I've been away from the channel for a while so I could watch the 6 episodes as I please. It's been fascinating to watch and I would say one of your best productions to date, you have outdone yourself this time Mark!

@Vladlen1870 10 ай бұрын

An absolute tour de force, Dr. Felton. Probably the best series you've done so far, in my opinion - and all your videos are consistently brilliant. Thank you!

@rayman4449 10 ай бұрын

At first when I was watching the prior episodes I was trying to wrap my head around why the soviets would be lying about the autopsy results. Now hearing it all the way to the end and what likely happened where they were never found does in-fact make perfect sense and after all these years I have changed what I think happened. Absolutely fascinating! Thank you Mark!

@themrworf1701 10 ай бұрын

Why would soviets lie? Soviets always lied, even today's Russia inherited that kind of behaviour. It's just who they are.

@jerryconner4270 10 ай бұрын

I think, my personal theory, was Stalin wanted Hitlers body so bad to be able to display it in Moscow as a propaganda trophy that those given the assignment to bring the body back to Moscow even if they knew it wasn't Hitlers had but little choice but to say it was his. After all, if you failed Stalin, you Died, period. Thats enough motivation to forge evidence.

@kevindavis5966 10 ай бұрын

As a former medical examiner, I had come to the same conclusion as you and outlined it in the comments section of your last video in this series. It certainly makes the most sense based on the evidence available.

@Ilkleyscot 10 ай бұрын

He was scared what would happen to his body especially what happened to the dictator in Italy and he planned it right good conclusion for him ! IT’s takes you to come with the probable truth. Excellent videos Mark👏👏👏

@matthewardison2541 10 ай бұрын

This was as sensible and well-researched an explanation as any that I've heard before. Thank you, Mark.

@florianlipp5452 10 ай бұрын

I am strangely fascinated by Heinz Linge, the valet. (1) The Sovjet prison really took a toll on him. In the photo at 15:56 he looks reasonable healthy. The photo at 16:04 - probably taken during captivity -shows a broken old man. There are less than 10 years between these 2 photos. After his release he seems to have recovered. He looks much better in the interview at 16:45 (but note that he was only 42 years old at the time of this interview). (2) His English in the interview at 16:45 is really good. Surprisingly good, really, considering his background. I looked up his CV: He received only basic education and was a brick layer before joining the SS Leibstandarte (Hitler's body guard unit). Pretty good English for a bricklayer. (The current German foreign minister's English is worse, if you ask me).

@TheMerrittbadge 10 ай бұрын

He basically looks 60 in 1955, whatever the soviets did it aged him like it does presidents

@browngreen933 10 ай бұрын

Linge was closer to Hitler than anyone, perhaps even more so than Eva Braun. That's the fascination.😮

@krohnhardt 10 ай бұрын

The SS-men were the real elite and today's German "leaders" are the embodiment of "negative selection"...

@AroundTheWorldWithEase 10 ай бұрын

I'm right with you!😊

@roxannlegg750 10 ай бұрын

If you ever need to know anything real about anyone, always find the valet. They know their employer better than anyone. They see them in their personal worst and best moments.

@marknestbox 10 ай бұрын

Why is Mark a reliable source for approaching an important and intriguing historical mystery? Because if there is no final solution to the riddle, he will just say so! Thank you, Mark.

@eviltigeruk9754 10 ай бұрын

That wording

@marknestbox 10 ай бұрын

@@eviltigeruk9754 That incomprehensible comment.

@michealwhitehead4081 10 ай бұрын

Poor choice of words but I get the sentiment. I think.

@wuffos 10 ай бұрын

"final solution" might not be the best choice of words, but I get your meaning.

@kevmehl 10 ай бұрын

Not see the pun you created? It’s not reich, anne frankly it’s infuhreriating.

@Fuxser 10 ай бұрын

A great series Mark! Im sure its alot of hard work to produce these, so thank you.

@dianabutterfield9519 10 ай бұрын

Mark, thank you so much for your meticulous and thorough investigation and for sharing it in such an interesting and entertaining way. Gratitude!

@Murray-wk3hz 10 ай бұрын

A unmarked grave. He would definitely not wanted any of his remains as trophies.

@roxannlegg750 10 ай бұрын

The most awaited video on youtube in years!! What ever happened, Ive always believed Hitler and his loyal followers would NEVER have allowed himself to be taken by the Russians, dead or alive. The abject distain and contempt for the Russians they had meant avoiding this was their entire #1 priority. Best trustworthy reporting on the topic, I hhave ever listened to.

@donl1846 10 ай бұрын

Very hard to put into words how amazing all this new information, research and just trying to put this mysterious puzzle to something that makes any sense, except we have Professor Felton. It will certainly re-write the history books. Thank you Professor Felton !! What a series !!

@SpartacusColo 10 ай бұрын

The dramatic musical accents were a great touch throughout the series! This was quite fascinating! Thanks for putting it together!

@michaelmiller641 10 ай бұрын

That theory of the body switching and they having been buried elsewhere seems to me the most plausible! Fantastic series! Thanks for this!

@asullivan4047 10 ай бұрын

What ever became of the poisoned German shepherd 🐕??? Was it taxidermed???

@bradevans7935 10 ай бұрын

@@asullivan4047 If the dog was fully intact, I can imagine Stalin doing something like that, just to have it as a trophy. I'd suggest it probably wasn't in particularly good shape after the Soviets did their autopsy on it. Mind you, if I ever make it to the Kremlin, I will be looking around to see if there is a stuffed Alsatian sitting in a corner somewhere.

@kutter_ttl6786 10 ай бұрын

@@asullivan404719:37 Mentions right at this point what the fate of both Hitler's and Braun's dogs were. Used to lend further authenticity to the fraud.

@lewishamilton537 10 ай бұрын

Why is mark making me feel like I’m involved in the official investigation for this case. These videos are so good

@makaveli2tt 9 ай бұрын

Dr Felton I really enjoyed this series. Thank you for your time and effort.

@kursed1771 10 ай бұрын

I was waiting for the creepy tune at the end and I got it. Amazing work Dr. Felton!

@pauloalvesdesouza7911 10 ай бұрын

What Dr Felton calls "his little theory" is the most sensible, balanced and credible I've heard on this most muddled piece of WW2 history. Congratulations on this espetacular series.

@mhdz 10 ай бұрын

Mark getting to the bottom of one of the most important questions in History makes me proud to be his subscriber.

@YourPalHDee 10 ай бұрын

Well done, mate. It's truly a proud day for you.

@lewis838 10 ай бұрын

my favourite series you've ever made, absolutely brilliant!

@Boomhauer11x 10 ай бұрын

This has been the most incredible series. Absolutely fantastic research by Dr. Felton. I wish that the history channel here in the states produced shows as fantastic as your videos sir.

@Bjowolf2 10 ай бұрын

Do you mean the "History" Channel? 😂

@45sticky 10 ай бұрын

It’s safe to say that Hitler is not living on the moon, at a secret Nazi base. And for that, I can be sure of. Lol. And again thank you Dr. Felton for an incredible series about Adolf Hitler. You never fail in giving us all a master class of critical thinking. Huzzah

@scockery 10 ай бұрын

I've been to the moon, no NAZI bases, just alien ones.

@dustylover100 10 ай бұрын

One of the biggest education problems here in the US is the dumbing down and lack of critical thinking. Somehow they seem to go together.

@outofturn331 10 ай бұрын

Don't be so smug until you see the pictures from indian lander probe lol

@molybdaen11 10 ай бұрын

They had not the money or the fuel for a space program. Werner von Braun Had to sneak scientific sensors on a v2 to make experiments.

@45sticky 10 ай бұрын

@@outofturn331 Except all the information being sent back will be in Hindu, and everybody in the west will think it’s just a bad movie. 👀😂

@samnewman5927 10 ай бұрын

I have to say I was a huge fan of the conspiracy theory Hitler escaping to Argentina, but after watching this, there’s not doubt my mind has changed. Mark Felton brings absolute clarity through his methodical research being a historian. I really enjoyed this series. Wish there were more episodes

@aiwealthsecrets 10 ай бұрын

I'm of a similar mindset as yourself

@mikelang8020 10 ай бұрын

My Mind has Changed also as your's Did. Too bad a End to a Brilliant Man. Who if he'd listened to his General's Advice they could of Won The East FIRST not Europa No body would of helped the Filthyest Russian's to Win

@Stable_Genius 10 ай бұрын

Hitler's health was so bad by the end of the war, him escaping was the least reasonable explanation.

@user-lm9dg8nr1j 10 ай бұрын

Oh please. Any escape never made any sense. Hunting Hitler was just plain nitpicking.

@SuperOdyss 10 ай бұрын

Another strike against the Hitler to Argentina theory is where would he work? Eichman and other Nazis in hiding had the reputation for being arrogant, Hitler would have taken the entitlement to another extreme.

@steffenritter7497 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting, to say the least. Thank you, Dr. Felton, for all of your research.

@joshaicklen6785 9 ай бұрын

Mark, your videos are my favorite WWII documentaries. Outstanding work every time!

@Targula 10 ай бұрын

A well researched, well narrated and riveting documentary series. Probably your best work to date. Thank you Mark!

@jayander7705 9 ай бұрын

Not well researched on this one matter! 1998 CBS NEWS America showed video of the dead Hitler double!

@DavidJCane 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant. With the other five in the series almost 2 hours of fascinating and painstaking analysis. Better than almost all of the "history" programmes produced on television these days. Thank you Dr Felton.

@markwebb8616 10 ай бұрын

Mark, this has been your best episode yet............period!!

@carlmorales6872 10 ай бұрын

Truly magnificent work, Mark. Thank you.

@hambam7533 10 ай бұрын

I think you came pretty close Mr Felton , because why would they allow Hitlers burned body found, they would burned it then hide it, not leave it out in the open for the Russians to find that would defeat the whole purpose of destroying it , great job Mark I really found this series very interesting

@stevenlindsay7268 10 ай бұрын

I stumbled on this series by accident. I've read a number of books about Hitler and Eva's death and cremation. I also watched a series about " Finding Hitler ". Mark Felton is the only one that made sense. I came to the conclusion about H&B a few years ago. His theory makes sense. Hiler's orders were not for his body to fall into the hands of the Soviets. I believe it was carried out successfully. His and Eva was probably burned as all the witnesses confirmed, but they were buried elsewhere. End of story. Thank you Mr. Felton.

@jarniwoop 10 ай бұрын

A fantastic summation of the loose ends of what happened to Eva and Adolph's corpses. I like him calling the Rus investigators ' the bumbling soviets ' . Really sums them up.

@jetta5267 10 ай бұрын

Yep. Too much vodka.

@michaelmagnus9 10 ай бұрын

I took that line to refer to the Germans' estimation of the Soviets, not his own. I understand the point being that the investigators - SMERSH and NKVD - did honest, competent jobs but their findings were overruled by political considerations.

@dameceliamolestrangler3379 10 ай бұрын

The Soviet investigators just told Stalin what he wanted to hear which is understandable otherwise they would had a one way trip to Siberia 😊

@bradevans7935 10 ай бұрын

@@jetta5267 More like not wanting to upset Stalin, for fear of being shot or re-assigned to a weather station in Siberia.

@bradevans7935 10 ай бұрын

@@michaelmagnus9 Exactly. The doctor's autopsy reports are pretty clear that the remains didn't match what was known, and the field investigators knew but couldn't prove that some of the witnesses were lying (most of those left in the bunker at the end were the 'true believers', thus would have their own reasons for hiding any possible fraud), but the 'apparatchiks' who wrote the final reports knew well enough to tell Stalin what he wanted to hear. It's the same thing you see in almost any bureaucracy - the CARE principle at work.

@fitosolares 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant investigation, thank you Dr. Felton!

@dawnbarrier9148 10 ай бұрын

What an incredible series! Just mind blowing! As a writer of detective fiction I really appreciate the logic and superb investigative approach. Thank you so much! I wish the series could be longer 😊

@robofclanlennox 10 ай бұрын

I cannot believe AH escaped to Argentina. His mental and physical health was shot to pieces just before he died. He couldn't have come back from that to spending his dotage peacefully as a normal bloke. Have you ever known someone with PTSD? Also he was an extreme ideologue and would never have wanted to see or concede defeat. Yes, the bodies disappeared but we will never know where they ended up. They were put out of the reach of the Russkis. That's is all that was required. Good work, Mark.

@quintrankid8045 10 ай бұрын

I suppose there's also the question of they might have been transported from Berlin to Argentina. Even if you manage to get out of Berlin, wouldn't you have to try to get to a neutral country like Spain and then maybe take a ship to Argentina? Would any of the crew notice? Would any of the people running around Spain as agents for foreign powers notice?

@kelrogers8480 10 ай бұрын

The details contained in the theory of his escape never said he died peacefully in his dotage, as a normal bloke. On the contrary....

@lauchlanguddy1004 10 ай бұрын

yes he was in poor health and sidelined from what was to happen.......and seems to be being fulfilled now....Jim Marrs? Fourth Reich, German loot bought into the US....

@jayander7705 9 ай бұрын

Review video of the Egyptian dictator from 2006 thru 2015, throughout his trial and one might conclude that in this very modern time, a double (look alike) was used. The US military also showed that Lybia’s dictator had a least one body double. The US military also concluded that the Iraqi dictator had at least one body double. Therefore, a Hitler double (look alike) is believable. In fact it’s been proven by the CBS NEWS AMERICA video shown in 1998 that a Hitler double, not burned, died from cyanide, was found, videoed and photographed.

@keefymckeefface8330 3 ай бұрын

@@jayander7705 er. thats not how logic works? dictator A has double does not mean dictator d have double.

@greyfox4577 10 ай бұрын

He bascially died in the bunker just like it's always been said, his body was just not found for obvious reasons.

@preonmodel9906 10 ай бұрын

Until they do an archeological dig around the grounds of that bunker we will never know.. An amazing series thanks Mark

@thesteelrodent1796 9 ай бұрын

doing archeology at that site will be near impossible now. The russians pretty much destroyed anything of valuable when they dug up the area to build on top of it and the wall etc was ríght next to it

@Ulfcytel 9 ай бұрын

@@thesteelrodent1796 They may even have unknowingly dug up the bones of Hitler and Braun, then dumped them in a mass grave somewhere else.

@Redmenace96 9 ай бұрын

I hope they never do. It only enhances the legend of the filthy bastard.

@raedwulf61 10 ай бұрын

Stunningly good series on the topic. Thank you!

@bencrider6727 10 ай бұрын

Excellent topic Mark. I've read some of the books by Hitler's secretaries (Linge, Mich, Junge) and I agree that there seems to be so much loyalty to Hitler that even the thought of the Soviets having his remains would be enough to make sure their remains were never found. Kudos!

@tomawen5916 10 ай бұрын

Pretty much Dr. Felton rendered irrelevant that portion of Cornelius Ryan's history with the "real facts on Hitler's death". After watching this video, it makes me want to rent a metal detector, shovel and go hunting for where the bodies are hidden. Excellent video Dr. FELTON!!

@quintrankid8045 10 ай бұрын

There are people who are trying to recover unidentified remains from the war. Perhaps you could convince them to help you?

@SalisburyKarateClub 10 ай бұрын

I doubt a metal detector would find bones.

@tomawen5916 10 ай бұрын

@SalisburyKarateClub agreed but the metal detector may or may not pick up the bullet fragments inside what's left of his skull when he shot himself.

@pentagrammatron2885 10 ай бұрын

👏👏👏... very thorough Mark... great argument, well thought out, certainly very plausible.

@craigdonkin9956 10 ай бұрын

Great I’ve been waiting this episode , thanks Mark

@TrailsTzar 10 ай бұрын

All very plausable - and excellent research as always. At the heart of this is Bormann, a man cunning and loyal enough to make sure the Soviets wouldn't find the corpses, as well as ensure his own escape to South America.

@justinschielke5804 10 ай бұрын

Dr. Mark Felton is one of the best historians of our time. His objective, fact based approach, and excellent delivery keeps me engaged and wanting more. Please keep up the great work!!

@MrSimonfoz 10 ай бұрын

An excellent and informative series thanks for taking the time to make it.

@deanboardman2342 29 күн бұрын

That was incredible. From start to finish, as a very keen amateur history buff, I can say that is one of the best documentaries on this subject I've ever seen in over 43 years. I salute you my friend. Every episode was quality. Unbiased and all facts.

@RevMikeBlack 10 ай бұрын

This has been an intriguing series. You should consider developing it into a larger work, perhaps in book form. Your story stands the traditional narrative on its ear, so I would want to see citations throughout. One thing we definitely agree upon: There's no way Hitler could have escaped, especially without his entourage. The idea of a decrepit, disoriented amphetamine addict sneaking his way past the Red Army on the ground as well as Allied air & sea personnel guarding all escape routes is a bit hard to believe.

@outofturn331 10 ай бұрын

Never discount the incompetence of Soviets

@Dene181 10 ай бұрын

well, there is always the interesting story of the secret underground tunnel connection!

@andyjay9346 10 ай бұрын

Best report ever. My late dad (major) would have been so proud of the evidence presented here. Brilliant work and dedication. Thanks so much. 💯

@ChristopherSmith-qc2rm 10 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic series! thank you for posting

@zipshed 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely a fantastic job Mark and amazing job on your research! The best the and most common sense filled theory Ive ever heard!!!

@VonDrinkoften 10 ай бұрын

Another great addition to this already fascinating series Mark. 👍 Unfortunately, it appears that increasingly nowadays people would rather believe in convoluted conspiracy theories because its more interesting and appealing rather than accept the FACTS no matter how dull or unglamourous they me be. Keep up the great work mate.

@mattgutierrez7651 10 ай бұрын

Until now, the 'fact' has been that Hitler killed himself and was found by the Soviets. A quick look around the web and KZfaq would prove this is the 'settled science's. As Felton here is himself presenting a conspiracy theory, I would not be so quick to smugly dismiss it. People like you uncritically accepting what authorities tell you is why Felton had to make this video in the first place.

@j.dragon651 10 ай бұрын

Fact is always stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.

@JohnDoe-in9lc 10 ай бұрын

Probably because if they told the truth you would have a bunch of people digging up the place around the bunker site looking for the remains and the place would look like a circus with discovery channel/history channel running all over the area.

@CameronMcCreary 10 ай бұрын

"galavanting across the world by plane, U-Boat and donkey cart to some South American bolthole" this cracked me up! 😂 I was laughing and laughing.

@derekp2674 10 ай бұрын

And the mention of the number of doubles required made me think of many of the crazy schemes enacted by the characters in 'Allo 'Allo.

@kenskinner6948 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant production. Thank you for all your hard work.

@gctzx 10 ай бұрын

The best Mark Felton series of videos of all, and that's saying something!

@iowahank1 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Felton for a fascinating story and for all the research you put into it.

@bejoyful 10 ай бұрын

Truly amazed by this topic and corresponding videos. Agree with Dr. Felton's conclusion.

@rosaoddin4338 10 ай бұрын

Dr Felton is outstanding historian, succinct details, and captures one’s interest and attention.

@Joelontugs 8 ай бұрын

I don’t see hitler being able to live in a world that Germany was defeated at the end he was so delusional I think the realization hit him and he went out like coward he was

@marcosbradanovic9100 8 ай бұрын

I think that A.H thought that him escaping or getting captured would have killed the "National socialist myth" So he chose to "go down with the ship"

@bromandude1 10 ай бұрын

I’ve watched the whole series now and I seriously feel like I have a much greater understanding of the events. Thank you mark

@folgore1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent vid as always! Impeccable research followed by a rational and convincing analysis! One should never forget that Hitler knew about the humiliating spectacle made of the bodies of Mussolini and his mistress after they had been executed by Italian partisans. At all costs, he wanted to deny the Russians the same satisfaction. It appears this was his last, minor victory against his enemies. Not all that significant in the grand scheme of things, but we are still talking about this mystery so many years later...

@Your.Uncle.AngMoh 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful little series of videos. No sensationalism, just the facts- such as they are.

@chipparker3950 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate Felton's voice. His enunciation and clarity makes it easy to listen to. It is also authoritative and convincing.

@massi9039 10 ай бұрын

A follow up episode about the possible common grave that was used would be intriguing. I guess all bodies were re-buried, and unidentified ones probably did not travel too far to their new rest-place, or maybe cremations were made?

@asya9493 10 ай бұрын

I think no grave, since Hitler gave orders against any bodies remaining and the SS in any case would not risk them being found. Enough time was available. Scattered and hidden ashes, yes.

@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods 10 ай бұрын

Agreed! What happened to the corpses buried in what I assume were MANY common graves after the war?

@JP-1962 10 ай бұрын

An excellent mini-series, bringing all the available evidence together with rational and measured analyses.

@americanpatriot2422 9 ай бұрын

Always an outstanding video and presentation

@rickyhenry4958 10 ай бұрын

Outstanding series, Dr. Felton!

@user-dw3zl2dl3l 10 ай бұрын

What a great series on a subject most people thought closed, excellent work.

@andyL0648 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Felton for such detailed forensic examination of this mystery. You always amaze me with the amount of research you’ve put in to any of your documentaries.

@davehossack7191 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating...thank you for your work!

@martinp1544 9 ай бұрын

Mark's videos are ALWAYS interesting! Thanks!

@danielharouche3210 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark Felton for your commentaries that are of the highest order. Your skills ensure that the topics that you speak of are clearly understood. Also, I like your presentation style which is entertainingly factual. Well done sir. Without doubt you are a natural communicator.

@GarfieldRex 10 ай бұрын

Now we need a camp visit to where the common grave would be! Awesome job Dr. Felton.

@Kataang101 4 ай бұрын

I love how after watching the first five episodes, Mark had led me to believe that he was going to say that Hitler did, in fact, escape. But he immediately starts this episode, laying out the major reasons why an escape was impossible and a preposterous theory. This series was so fun and informative to watch. Thank you, Mark!!

@susanwhite7474 2 ай бұрын

Only it wasn't impossible and it wasn't preposterous. TONS of high ranking Nazis got out - it's ridiculous to think that the guy that everyone hero worshipped couldn't have pulled it off.

@carolking6355 12 күн бұрын

As an historian in my younger years I find your channel excellent. I never studied the 2wws and now find it thrilling and horrific. There is a lot of contradiction as there will always be. I enjoy and find your channel the best I have watched. Thank you.