The Himmler Who Died in Berlin 1945

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The strange story of Heinrich Himmler's younger brother Ernst, who fought and died in the 1945 Battle of Berlin.
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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@HRHooChicken Жыл бұрын

Mark Felton is one of the few historians i enjoy listening to. He tells interesting short stories about both sides with very little obvious bias.

@awakenotwoke1973 Жыл бұрын

And no sensationalist fluff. Top man.

@amg863 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see him exposing the links of neo Nazis fighting for Ukraine and being rewarded by the government. He also made a video proving that the German army had a substantial number of Jews in their ranks. That's also a touchy subject but a very important one. One that mainstream media would never dare approach.

@CaymanIslandsCatWalks Жыл бұрын

Unless japanese

@resiliencewithin Жыл бұрын

Who are the others?

@ashively1 Жыл бұрын

His contributions to our history and understanding are immeasurable.

@bf2forever Жыл бұрын

I'm always wondering why channels on TV don't have the quality Dr. Felton delivers. I'm glad he's on youtube and not a dramatic tv program. Appreciate you!

@actionjackson8439 Жыл бұрын

The TV is referred to as the Idiot Box for a reason

@ltipst2962 Жыл бұрын

@@actionjackson8439 I don't think people see KZfaq as some glorious saviour for the genius among us either.

@RoosterMontgomery Жыл бұрын

Not even AHC, the Adolf Hitler Channel, has content this good.

@M167A1 Жыл бұрын

@@ltipst2962 KZfaq comments are often regarded as the high water mark of public discourse.

@thesteelrodent1796 Жыл бұрын

there is a phenomon called the MTV generation, where MTV's massive popularity in its early days made the TV producers believe the youth only cares about fast paced flashy images and no substance. It's at trend that just won't die and it doesn't help that this attitude made its way into Hollywood movies as well, especially after 9/11. It's this concept that led to educational film no longer being shown on TV and so-called documentaries that are half-assed and just an excuse to sell advertising slots. Hell, today they put more effort into the ads than the actual broadcasts

@xeepher757 Жыл бұрын

5:01 fun fact, the building stands to this day and is now part of a complex for the national broadcasting service for Berlin and Brandenburg, the RBB.

@benhooper1956 Жыл бұрын

That's interesting to hear, I was thinking it is actually a very nice looking piece of architecture

@maninthewilderness5795 Жыл бұрын

I just looked that up and it looks almost exactly like it did during the war. The Germans made buildings to last.

@jasonroberts9357 3 ай бұрын

Interesting! What does it broadcast now? NWO propaganda?

@FSP_photo Жыл бұрын

The backstories of WW2 are woefully absent in history classes Thank you so much for your amazing and important work

@pagodebregaeforro2803 Жыл бұрын

Of course they are, they are backstories, school program simply dont have so much time for details. There's many other topics to be covered superficially. School's History classes weren't made to please the ww2 aficionado, thats a fantasy that the nerds should forget about it yet they keep complaining on comments like that. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@FSP_photo Жыл бұрын

@@pagodebregaeforro2803 lighten up, Francis

@johnbrattan9341 Жыл бұрын

@@FSP_photo Why you so triggered? There are books available. Perhaps you might read them.

@Svensk7119 Жыл бұрын

@@FSP_photo Agreed! He should lighten up.

@Svensk7119 Жыл бұрын

@@pagodebregaeforro2803 Yes, they can't cover everything in detail. People forget that history is the only science that we know will have new information everyday, and unlike most other sciences, individual perspective is vital, as opposed to inflicting bias.

@Kray83 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating stuff. I love the way Dr Felton adds a human dimension to each such narrative - there is more character fleshed out in these 5-10 minutes than in entire hollywood films.

@Optimaloptimus Жыл бұрын

Tbf not everyone out there will and can sit through 10-15 minutes of history lessons.

@elliottg.1954 Жыл бұрын

A corner of KZfaq for ethical historians who neither want postmodern revisionism nor political indoctrination. Just verifiable history as it happened. Much appreciated, Dr Felton.

@Roller_Ghoster Жыл бұрын

This is the way history should be done on KZfaq. Outstanding video.

@joer.g8568 Жыл бұрын

Video has been out for 8 mins and your comment is 7 mins old. Watch the video before

@Megabob777 Жыл бұрын

@@joer.g8568 settle down, mark Felton is the god of ww2 history and people rightfully get excited when he uploads

@joer.g8568 Жыл бұрын

@@Megabob777 just find it funny af that he comments before even watching the video

@Frang14998 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work Dr. Felton. Please know that your work is so so so much appreciated!!

@13AECA Жыл бұрын

“Don’t blame me, blame society!” - Carl Johnson

@juanpablovaca-lago5659 Жыл бұрын

Didn't know CJ was interested in history... +Respect

@BBeowulf Жыл бұрын

The best thing about your videos is that you don’t add your own narrative or your own personal feelings into the equation, you just retell extremely interesting history. It can be tiresome trying to learn about certain topics especially when it comes to history and have the narrator/historian treat you like a child, bombard you with “this is bad” and seek to form an opinion for you. It often just becomes a lesson on morality instead of history. Thank you for your great work. One of the best channels on KZfaq.

@darrenwalsh354 Жыл бұрын

Forgotten history brought to life in the usual excellent way 👌

@barron3070 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Never heard any mention of brothers till now. Thank you Dr. Felton.

@aroncells3120 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I never knew that one of Himmler's brothers took up arms at the close of war. A video on Walter model would be amazing, his last moments were mysterious and a field Marshall that never surrendered

@PurpleCat9794 Жыл бұрын

One more vote for GFM Model. For his last moments, I find the book "Battle for Ruhr Pocket" written by Derek Zumbro really helps. The book dedicates a whole chapter to eye witness accounts of Model's staff officers who were with him until his last days.

@jameshepburn4631 Жыл бұрын

As time goes by and history is studied less emotionally Model's reputation, has shifted from master of defense and man of great honor to overrated as to ability and hard core Nazi admirer of the Third Reich's extermination camps, use of slave labor, and war crime treatment of POW's & civilians. Just the opposite of the continually improving reputation of Kesselring as a military leader and man of respect for civilization. Model was definitely a "good riddance".

@aroncells3120 Жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCat9794 thanks' I will see can I get that book. I vaguely got an account on a documentary before.

@pauljenkins6877 Жыл бұрын

Shocking that Heinrich Himmler made no effort to save his younger brother. Shocking, I say.

@marycampbell3431 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe it either. Heinrich seemed such a caring sympathetic and warm person!

@gdutfulkbhh7537 Жыл бұрын

@@marycampbell3431 Good-looking, too!

@frodo322 Жыл бұрын

@@marycampbell3431 😂

@sarahawkins9027 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@norman1646 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video Mark! God bless you!

@monty4336 Жыл бұрын

These stories are not just incredible to listen to but they also provide insight into the actual people involved in what made history historical. Mark reveals the human side of them as best he can without making any excuses for the choices. This ends up making historical figures better understood even if not forgiven. One must understand that most people would themselves take advantage of knowing or being related to someone that could put you in a better position in life (disregarding what happens out of sight). Not many of us would say no to some sort of promotion if you didn't know that crimes against humanity were taking place. All in all, thank you Mark for your presentations and making history more human and less text book.

@Olliethesnowman Жыл бұрын

Mark Felton be making my evenings man.. I used too listen to this when I was tired but now it’s one of my top channels!!

@orochimaruuuuuu Жыл бұрын

Dr.Felton Iv been watching your videos for a long time now, your still the best no other documentaries can be compared to yours. Thank you so much❤️🙏

@chrisblore6385 Жыл бұрын

Mark If there is to be an award for the best detail of history. You definitely deserve that and more. You provide so much that was not known. And you do so in such a truly fascinating way. Thank you,

@johnelliott7375 Жыл бұрын

It's my favorite time of the day when the Doctor posts these updates on the history of the world and war on the channel.

@JackMarston.1895 Жыл бұрын

Another great video by Mark

@camelsac Жыл бұрын

As always, a brilliantly formatted and well researched piece on some of the less well known but nonetheless interesting aspects of WW2 history. Having had grandfathers who served on opposing sides in the war pricked my interest in WW2 history, especially as my German grandfather was relatively well known in naval historical circles for his part in the Battle of the Denmark Strait.

@user-rw3tt5lm6y Жыл бұрын

А что решающего было в датском проливе ,война решалась в советском союзе

@futurefreak8789 11 ай бұрын

Snap

@michaeledwards427 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark for another excellent video. Good to see videos like this on KZfaq, enjoyable to watch and informative.

@richardcrump21 Жыл бұрын

For Ernst a brave but ultimately futile Dad's Army style attempt to save the radio station before being tossed into an unmarked grave would sound like perfect cover for an escape to South America after the War. Except that he doesn't sound like that kind of guy. Interesting story.

@pagodebregaeforro2803 Жыл бұрын

So, hows he sound.. ?

@johnbrattan9341 Жыл бұрын

Richard Crump. Huh?

@gdutfulkbhh7537 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking the same - but you have to spend a huge amount of money in a corrupt, collapsing nation, to get spirited away. Looks like Ernst didn’t have those kinds of resources.

@johnbrattan9341 Жыл бұрын

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 So?

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

the allies poisoned Heinrich..couldnt have him denying the H010h0r5e5hit

@miroslavstefanov3409 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible work dr.Felton! Thank you for bringing to us some forgotten stories!

@IHWKR Жыл бұрын

I believe society is due for a new WWII movie, and I believe Dr. Felton should be a part of making it.

@thenightriterpartii7724 Жыл бұрын

That would be perfect.

@kutter_ttl6786 Жыл бұрын

In the video description it states two of his books, 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles' are being developed into Hollywood films. Certainly something to look forward to.

@thenightriterpartii7724 Жыл бұрын

@@kutter_ttl6786 I enjoy his content and would be looking forward to his future projects. Heck I remember when there were memes. Like when they added his narration to a black and white clip of the show Danger 5. ( Basically a group trying to take down Hitler.)

@PancakeProduct Жыл бұрын

It should be from the Soviet perspective, using their historical archives.

@gigachad7153 Жыл бұрын

Society is full of snowflakes these days who want to push the usual narrative of the Western allies being the good guys and the Germans being the cartoon devilish guys. That's why Bruno Ganz never recieved big awards that he so obviously deserved.

@douglasruss2889 Жыл бұрын

Always informative !

@stefanschleps8758 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Mark. As always, helping us learn about the details of WWII. Cheers.

@soniaman1 Жыл бұрын

His comments and his melodious voice are in themselves good to hear!!

@royjudson4380 Жыл бұрын

No matter what mood I am in, I can always find time to watch these interesting and fascinating War stories from Dr Mark Felton,

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

I have to feel a little sorry for Ernst. Considering his name he most likely wanted to do the right thing and fight even though the war was lost, setting an example as it were. (Probably the same reason older brother Gephard went back in the army in 1939.) Another good one Doctor Felton, I didn't know Himmler had another brother.

@jessicafournerat3804 Жыл бұрын

The Jewish person that Ernest denounced to his brother Henrich was actually his old colleague meaning he killed a person that he knew thus making him more of a horrible person.

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicafournerat3804 I didn't know that! OK, no reason to feel sorry for the SOB, he got what was coming to him. On the other hand, maybe he felt badly about what he did and sought atonement on the battlefield. We'll never know. Anyway, he went into battle and never came back. I really don't know what to think.

@stephenhearn4582 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicafournerat3804 Him Let went to the Minsk Ghetto he asked to see an execution some Jews were brought out and they were shot in the head. Himmler complained about the Nazi getting Jewish brains on their uniforms

@gdutfulkbhh7537 Жыл бұрын

It’s natural enough to have some empathy. When you watch a movie like Downfall, you soon understand the sense of being trapped in a temporary pocket of safety, with everything coming apart. We can feel sorry for Nazis... but they wouldn’t have felt sorry for us. Fascism was (is... e.g. modern Russia) a mental health crisis on a national scale.

@williammerkel1410 Жыл бұрын

@@gdutfulkbhh7537 when examining the Battle of Berlin I have a hard time seeing the concept of good guys and bad guys, all I see is a lot of suffering millions of people from many corners of the world that are only there because of the actions of their leaders, because of the violent nature of fascism and communism, and that out of the ashes there will be no real winner because one of those ideologies was going to survive and continue its reign of terror.

@Nursepractitionerd Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Your voice is very soothing to listen to while I work.

@maninthewilderness5795 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Dr. Felton......

@TankerBricks Жыл бұрын

Mark. Thanks for providing my Wednesday night entertainment!

@nodarkthings Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating, Dr. Felton. Thank you.

@uktenatsila9168 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant how you brought this bit of history into contemporary talking points with the mention of Gepard.

@bryondevine4224 Жыл бұрын

Another great short History Lesson..☮️

@levanii31 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting content Thank you❤️❤️

@mattvjmeasures Жыл бұрын

Such a great channel. Thank you !!

@folkerwolf Жыл бұрын

excellent work sir amazing information

@NorthbyWest Жыл бұрын

Cigar, Brandy, Fireplace, Felton...perfect winter evening. Seriously, I enjoyed the variety and novelty of the stories, Mr. Felton has unearthed over the years, and the next one will be as unexpected.

@HiddenHistoryYT Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always

@martinolsen8271 Жыл бұрын

Must once again take my hat of for yet another great story from Mark Felton. Short but yet filled with information. He really finds alot of small pieces/stories from the WW2 history that makes it even more interesting. From stories of heroes to stories about tanks involved in small yet significant and important battles, Mark takes the listener even deeper into WW2. I wonder where he got the interest from. My interest in WW2 was founded by my father who was born in 1922 and was 18 when the Hermans , sorry, Germans invaded our country in 1940. A living history book. Keep up the good work Mark, wishing you and all listeners/viewers a good new year, always looking forward to hear your stories.

@oncall21 Жыл бұрын

Another hidden gem 💎 Thanks for sharing Dr Felton.

@thEannoyingE Жыл бұрын

You never disappoint uncovering more obscure history. Maybe another video on Dr. Goebbles, and the way he controlled film and radio over the German people?

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

you mean bringing them the truth about the same people who are intent on Dest the world we live in today?

@BichaelStevens Жыл бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike God help you

@wingtip76 Жыл бұрын

@@BichaelStevens No God help you.

@srrlIdl Жыл бұрын

Amazing to see how some people still believe in the Nazi propaganda

@deus_vult9120 Жыл бұрын

@@BichaelStevens TGSNT google it and watch, fact check everything you see.

@joe18425 Жыл бұрын

Great to see how well your channel is doing ! I kinda knew it would go good for you 👍

@mrbohannon236 Жыл бұрын

Mark Felton is a legend!! Thanks for all you do.

@joshgellis3292 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, dark and undeniably fascinating.

@SAILINGDIRTYBIRD Жыл бұрын

Your channel amazes me....your work is appreciated.....God Bless you

@Asger21 Жыл бұрын

200.000 viewers in 1 day, says it all: The best KZfaq channel of all.

@jensenwilliam5434 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!!!

@pseudonym745 Жыл бұрын

EVERY TIME something new, I never heard of before..Just impressive..thank you so much!

@williamharris9525 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Professor Felton, have been waiting patiently for your next upload, and the weight is most definitely worth it! Again, another stellar historical yet little known fact!

@ceejay1364 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gained weight just waiting

@AdmiralBonetoPick Жыл бұрын

*the wait

@Mark-yy2py Жыл бұрын

Excellent, as always. Thanks, Doc.

@htos1av Жыл бұрын

I'm just gonna say it for the 3247th time: THIS gentleman OWNS the "history" Channel...

@richvogel6902 Жыл бұрын

Felton = Best of the best!

@mitchmatthews6713 Жыл бұрын

More great history from the best at finding it. Stay safe, Mark!

@centurycity Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Dr Felton your work is admirable and direct.

@goodnightvienna8511 Жыл бұрын

I was totally engrossed by Mark Felton's video...the 8 minutes flew by...brilliant history and story telling. Thank you for your efforts and continued ability to unlock and unearth the often previously unknown minutiae of our history.

@middle_pickup Жыл бұрын

Another banger, Mark. Love the channel!

@lorenzoharrell1135 Жыл бұрын

Never knew any of this history! Thank You Doctor from Lorenzo in Chicago.

@MRGTR-94 Жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from your videos thank you Mark.

@bashirmuhammad8181 Жыл бұрын

Interesting and informative.Thanks Doc.

@fuyu5979 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic story of what happened to the higher echon during n after the fall of Berlin. Not much vids address this topic in detail with archival films n still pics.Very interesting ! Kudos. Anticipating ur next one.

@nordicson2835 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting and informative post, thank you.

@geoffmorris1769 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content. Thank you, as ever.

@TheSaltydog07 Жыл бұрын

As always, thanks Mark.

@readingforwisdom7037 Жыл бұрын

Illuminating as always Mark, thanks

@alkitzman9179 Жыл бұрын

Another very interesting story Dr. Felton . You are elite in your knowledge of these obscure stories

@angelaegan7511 Жыл бұрын

Very well informed. Thank you for the history lesson.

@maiq754 Жыл бұрын

Your videos must be featured in every history class! I got so much information from your videos that was never discussed at school. And I was born and raised in Germany. By the way: really, really clean pronunciation of the German terms :) Gruss aus Süddeutschland!

@adammoss5284 Жыл бұрын

And from this “Englishman” with his distant Schleswig Holstein ancestry.. Hertzliche Gruss to you too.

@paulmurphy42 Жыл бұрын

Keep 'em coming Mark!

@asheland_numismatics Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! 👍

@sealove79able Жыл бұрын

What an interesting video Mr.Felton.Have a good one.

@TheKulu42 Жыл бұрын

I never knew Himmler had any brothers until now. Yet another great video with new facts!

@rafe985 Жыл бұрын

He had multiple children too that survived the war

@theblueraven716 Жыл бұрын

I love your content!!!

@dammad8584 Жыл бұрын

Best of the best...ty mark felton.

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@CloneShockTrooper 9 ай бұрын

That is what I call good coverage of WW2 History

@mariogarache2976 Жыл бұрын

It’s the intro that always gets me

@peteoconnor3536 Жыл бұрын

Mark Felton intro is absolutely goated. Always goes hard

@Dionaea_floridensis Жыл бұрын

Great boost for me as I'm about to clock into work! Always appreciate these kinds of videos!

@philmenzies2477 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you clock on before watching

@stelianghile822 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and well presented documentary !

@bagoistvan3182 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story dr. Felton !

@TimMonbrod Жыл бұрын

Thank you Professor... Another Fascinating piece of History ‼️👍🇺🇲🇮🇪🇺🇳🌏🌎🌍

@jamesstuart3346 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks Mark!

@oliabid-price4517 Жыл бұрын

I think we are due a long and interesting video about the Todt Organisation, the Atlantic Wall, and specifically how, why, where, and by whom the U-boat pens etc were built. Volkenrode too?

@paulday-lh5mx Ай бұрын

Fascinating information. Thank you.

@PSMCR69 Жыл бұрын

Professor Mark A small video on difference between Tiger Tanks and the latest Leopard Tanks

@whiteknightcat Жыл бұрын

They all apparently went to the same hair stylist.

@chrislambert4986 Жыл бұрын

Ahh good Ole Mark Felton, always enjoyable.

@futurefreak8789 11 ай бұрын

Mark love you’re channels

@zbongiorno Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making my train ride fun and education!

@y0ngcheng Жыл бұрын

Mark Felton is the only historian I knew with such an epic intro. Legend!

@zdl1965 Жыл бұрын

Anyone interested in this topic should read The Himmler Brothers by Katrin Himmler, grand-daughter of the ill-fated Ernst Himmler. A very interesting read that deals with family dynamics within pre-world war Germany and during the Third Reich.

@daviddoran3673 Жыл бұрын

I have that book...

@shooter7734 Жыл бұрын

@@daviddoran3673 how is it? Worth reading?

@MarcusLangbart 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the suggestion. I had only watched some of Katrin's interviews. On the other hand, Himmler's daughter (Gudrun Himmler, later Gudrun Burwitz) was a totally different "animal" it seems.

@katemaloney4296 Жыл бұрын

Some kid on Quora tried to school me on WWII history. I set them straight and ended it with "You might try cracking a book open or looking up Mark Felton's WWII video library on KZfaq."

@shooter7734 Жыл бұрын

I've also suggested viewing Mark's videos to younger people debating WWII history and what they've learned from the current education curriculum

@charlieryan1736 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative and interesting WW2 story

@andersonlong7709 Жыл бұрын

As always, there’s Dr. Felton’s videos - which are consistently fascinating, precise, factual, unfailingly entertaining, insightful, often of little known or arcane events and delivered in a soothing, euphonic and instantly recognizable voice. Then there’s everyone else. Second place to Dr. Felton is an unequaled - though of far distance-rank.