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What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler
After World War II, 50 percent of Americans polled said they didn’t believe Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide in their bunker in 1945, as captured Nazi officials claimed. Instead, they believed the dictator faked his death and escaped, perhaps to Argentina.
This wasn’t a crazy opinion: Joseph Stalin told Allied leaders that Soviet forces never discovered Hitler’s body and that he personally believed the Nazi leader had escaped justice. At least two German submarines crossed the Atlantic and landed on the coast of Argentina in July 1945. Plus, there were numerous reports of top Nazi officials successfully fleeing to South America where there was a large German colony.
Incredible as it sounds, the mystery surrounding Adolf Hitler’s final days only deepened in 2009 when a U.S. forensic team announced that a piece of Hitler’s skull held in Soviet archives was not actually Hitler’s. International interest increased further in 2014 when the FBI released previously classified files detailing investigations surrounding Hitler’s possible escape. And the following year, The History Channel launched a three-year reality TV series investigating if it was possible Hitler did somehow survive.
So what really happened?
Popular history writer Robert J. Hutchinson, author of What Really Happened: The Lincoln Assassination, takes a fresh look at the evidence and discovers, once and for all, the truth about Hitler’s last week in Berlin. Among the questions the book explores are...
* What did surviving Nazi eyewitnesses really say about the Führer’s final days in the bunker – and could they have been lying to aid Hitler’s escape?
* If Hitler didn’t escape, why did the Allies not find his body?
* What about Hitler’s proven use of body doubles? Could Hitler have used a body double in the bunker while he and Eva Braun flew to safety in a long-range aircraft that took off from a runway in Berlin’s Tiergarten?
* Why did the FBI continue to investigate reports of Hitler’s survival for more than a decade after World War II -- reports that were only declassified in 2014?
* What about sensational claims in books such as The Grey Wolf that Hitler and Eva Braun lived in an isolated chalet in the Andes – and that Hitler died in 1962?
* Why were forensic tests on crucial physical evidence only conducted in 2016, more than 70 years after World War II ended?
* And lots MORE.
This wasn’t a crazy opinion: Joseph Stalin told Allied leaders that Soviet forces never discovered Hitler’s body and that he personally believed the Nazi leader had escaped justice. At least two German submarines crossed the Atlantic and landed on the coast of Argentina in July 1945. Plus, there were numerous reports of top Nazi officials successfully fleeing to South America where there was a large German colony.
Incredible as it sounds, the mystery surrounding Adolf Hitler’s final days only deepened in 2009 when a U.S. forensic team announced that a piece of Hitler’s skull held in Soviet archives was not actually Hitler’s. International interest increased further in 2014 when the FBI released previously classified files detailing investigations surrounding Hitler’s possible escape. And the following year, The History Channel launched a three-year reality TV series investigating if it was possible Hitler did somehow survive.
So what really happened?
Popular history writer Robert J. Hutchinson, author of What Really Happened: The Lincoln Assassination, takes a fresh look at the evidence and discovers, once and for all, the truth about Hitler’s last week in Berlin. Among the questions the book explores are...
* What did surviving Nazi eyewitnesses really say about the Führer’s final days in the bunker – and could they have been lying to aid Hitler’s escape?
* If Hitler didn’t escape, why did the Allies not find his body?
* What about Hitler’s proven use of body doubles? Could Hitler have used a body double in the bunker while he and Eva Braun flew to safety in a long-range aircraft that took off from a runway in Berlin’s Tiergarten?
* Why did the FBI continue to investigate reports of Hitler’s survival for more than a decade after World War II -- reports that were only declassified in 2014?
* What about sensational claims in books such as The Grey Wolf that Hitler and Eva Braun lived in an isolated chalet in the Andes – and that Hitler died in 1962?
* Why were forensic tests on crucial physical evidence only conducted in 2016, more than 70 years after World War II ended?
* And lots MORE.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published August 4, 2020
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About the author
Robert J. Hutchinson
12 books48 followersRobert J. Hutchinson is the author of
What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler
(Regnery History, August 2020), which settles the question once and for all about whether Hitler escaped to live in Argentina, and
What Really Happened: The Lincoln Assassination
(Regnery History, April 2020), a step-by-step recreation of the final week of Abraham Lincoln's life. Hutchinson is also the author of
The Dawn of Christianity,
(Thomas Nelson, 2017), a journalistic retelling of the last week of Jesus’ life and the twenty years that followed;
Searching for Jesus: New Discoveries in the Quest for Jesus of Nazareth
(Thomas Nelson, 2015), a pioneering work that challenges older scholarly ideas about who Jesus was and what he was trying to achieve;
The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible
(Regnery, 2008) which argues that the ideas embedded in the ancient Biblical texts gave rise to such developments as modern science, the recognition of universal human rights and constitutional government;
When in Rome: A Journal of Life In Vatican City
(Doubleday, 1998) which recounts the adventures of his family when they lived in Rome and Hutchinson researched the inner workings of the Vatican; and
The Book of Vices: A Collection of Classic Immoral Tales
(Putnam, 1996) which is a light-hearted attempt to poke fun at William Bennett's The Book of Virtues and is full of excerpts from ribald classics.
Hutchinson has been a professional writer and author his entire adult life, working both for Christian publications, such as Christianity Today and U.S. Catholic, and for secular magazines and newspapers. He was once the managing editor of Hawaii Magazine and the Hawaii Bureau Chief for The Hollywood Reporter. Hutchinson attended Catholic schools, studied philosophy and French as an undergraduate, moved to Israel to learn Hebrew, and earned a graduate degree in New Testament studies in 2004. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.
Hutchinson has been a professional writer and author his entire adult life, working both for Christian publications, such as Christianity Today and U.S. Catholic, and for secular magazines and newspapers. He was once the managing editor of Hawaii Magazine and the Hawaii Bureau Chief for The Hollywood Reporter. Hutchinson attended Catholic schools, studied philosophy and French as an undergraduate, moved to Israel to learn Hebrew, and earned a graduate degree in New Testament studies in 2004. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.
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December 8, 2020
“More than three-quarters of a century ago, a handful of very brave men and women risked their lives, and the lives of their families, in a desperate attempt to overthrow an evil regime and stop a world war. Many would pay for their failure, in this dank shed, with their lives. In the end, surrounded by the world’s armies, Hitler did to himself what no one else could. He ended his own life, and, as soon as he did so, the killing stopped. The greatest genocide in history was finally over.”
With a closing paragraph like this, it goes without saying that the author does ultimately believe in the ‘official narrative’ of The Death Of Hitler. However, this book does do a great job of exploring another theory- the theory that Hitler, aided by some of his closest conspirators, escaped to South America (namely Argentina) and avoided capture by the Soviets and ultimately avoided trial and punishment for his crimes.
Even though the author does not believe this theory, he does explore some of the key points and arguments used by believers of the alternative theory. I would have liked to have saw more avenues explored, more hypothesis’ pitched (no matter how silly on the surface) and more evidence pitched but perhaps that’s just the conspiracist in me. The author does explain why he doesn’t believe the conspiracies and why he believes whose recounts can be believed.
The book contains many references to other prices of literature, academia and other research and for that I am grateful. It also opened my eyes once more to how awful the Soviet ‘liberators’ were, and even had me feeling sorry for some of the nazis towards the end as they realized their impending doom!? (I know, I know, I gave myself a pinch!)
The author lays out the story of Hitler from rise of power, through some of his strongest points, and his weakest and ends with his ‘death’. He explores many of the attempts by his own party members to kill Hitler, which I found really fascinating and hadn’t heard about before.
A real eye opening book, thought provoking and interesting, for that 4 stars. Thank you to the publisher and Booksirens for an ARC in exchange for a fair review.
With a closing paragraph like this, it goes without saying that the author does ultimately believe in the ‘official narrative’ of The Death Of Hitler. However, this book does do a great job of exploring another theory- the theory that Hitler, aided by some of his closest conspirators, escaped to South America (namely Argentina) and avoided capture by the Soviets and ultimately avoided trial and punishment for his crimes.
Even though the author does not believe this theory, he does explore some of the key points and arguments used by believers of the alternative theory. I would have liked to have saw more avenues explored, more hypothesis’ pitched (no matter how silly on the surface) and more evidence pitched but perhaps that’s just the conspiracist in me. The author does explain why he doesn’t believe the conspiracies and why he believes whose recounts can be believed.
The book contains many references to other prices of literature, academia and other research and for that I am grateful. It also opened my eyes once more to how awful the Soviet ‘liberators’ were, and even had me feeling sorry for some of the nazis towards the end as they realized their impending doom!? (I know, I know, I gave myself a pinch!)
The author lays out the story of Hitler from rise of power, through some of his strongest points, and his weakest and ends with his ‘death’. He explores many of the attempts by his own party members to kill Hitler, which I found really fascinating and hadn’t heard about before.
A real eye opening book, thought provoking and interesting, for that 4 stars. Thank you to the publisher and Booksirens for an ARC in exchange for a fair review.
August 3, 2021
Interesting book with many surprises, even to someone who knows the era well. The major problem is that it is poorly edited, and is therefore repetitious in places and in consistent in details like capitalization of titles. Annoying and distracting.
June 1, 2024
I actually was really excited digging into this book. It seemed as a serious book with good research - however not far into the book the author had the name of Hitlers dog wrong. The author called the German shepherd, Trudi but the real name was Blondi.
With that in mind I had to stop reading/listening to this book since the author couldn’t even get the name of the dog right how could I believe the rest of the writing. It’s a minor mistake but I can imagine how many larger misinformation the book might contain.
*This review has been published on multiple platforms
With that in mind I had to stop reading/listening to this book since the author couldn’t even get the name of the dog right how could I believe the rest of the writing. It’s a minor mistake but I can imagine how many larger misinformation the book might contain.
*This review has been published on multiple platforms
January 23, 2023
Hutchinson does not pander to the fantasies of conspiracy theorists !
Not sure why I picked this up, not really the intended audience .
Not sure why I picked this up, not really the intended audience .
August 3, 2022
4 stars
I was watching a documentary about the capitulation of the Nazi government at the end of WWII, a lot of the footage was striking and there is almost no better sight than seeing the liberation of Europe from tyranny and watch the Nazi's recognize that they were fucked. One of the really striking scenes of the doco was some footage of what was presumed to be the charred remains of Hitler, Braun and the Goebbels family. It made me realize that I knew almost nothing about Hitler's demise other than the basic notion that he had committed suicide as Soviet troops surrounded and entered Berlin.
Robert Hutchinson delves into the life of the fascist dictator, his rise and fall, the multiple attempts on his life and the persistent rumours that he might have left for South America at the end of the war. The idea that one of the most evil men in history potentially escaped punishment is terrifying to contemplate. But as Hutchinson outlines, most of the theories on Hitler's escape grew from a combination of the chaotic nature of what was happening in Berlin at the time and the Soviet's unwillingness to share information with anyone else. All evidence points to the fact Hitler shot himself, which is still a fate better than he deserved.
A great read, delving into the final days of Hitler's life, when it was clear that the war was lost and the only realistic option left were capture by the vengeful Russians and suicide.
I was watching a documentary about the capitulation of the Nazi government at the end of WWII, a lot of the footage was striking and there is almost no better sight than seeing the liberation of Europe from tyranny and watch the Nazi's recognize that they were fucked. One of the really striking scenes of the doco was some footage of what was presumed to be the charred remains of Hitler, Braun and the Goebbels family. It made me realize that I knew almost nothing about Hitler's demise other than the basic notion that he had committed suicide as Soviet troops surrounded and entered Berlin.
Robert Hutchinson delves into the life of the fascist dictator, his rise and fall, the multiple attempts on his life and the persistent rumours that he might have left for South America at the end of the war. The idea that one of the most evil men in history potentially escaped punishment is terrifying to contemplate. But as Hutchinson outlines, most of the theories on Hitler's escape grew from a combination of the chaotic nature of what was happening in Berlin at the time and the Soviet's unwillingness to share information with anyone else. All evidence points to the fact Hitler shot himself, which is still a fate better than he deserved.
A great read, delving into the final days of Hitler's life, when it was clear that the war was lost and the only realistic option left were capture by the vengeful Russians and suicide.
September 25, 2020
This is the second book in this Siri’s But I’ve read and I must say Bob we’re really great. I love history and I am aware of all historians disagree and pretty much believe what they want despite how much it may ruin or exalt someone who doesn’t deserve it. In this book what really happened the death of Hitler, I learned so much I didn’t know and just like In the Lincoln book walked away amazed at what they teach our children in school. This is more than just a history book it is a riveting story of deception, intrigue and spies in the normal people that were involved in it. I know we could never know the whole story, but I feel like the Series What Really happened Hey is the story closest to the truth. I highly recommend these books To those who like history, because there is no way you can love you history and not love this book.
February 4, 2021
What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler
by Robert J. Hutchinson
I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Western Allied forces did not enter Berlin for almost two months after Germany formally surrendered. The question of what had happened to Hitler or even if he was alive or dead took years to piece together, no one seemed able to produce a body or even part of a body. Along with contradicitng claims of a man being shot and his body burned to it apparently being nothing but “ a very poor double “.
Covering decades of cover-ups and false information this book begins with an indepth account of several failed assassination attempts, specifically by the young German officer Claus Von Stauffenberg, complete with photos and eye witness accounts.
A puzzle still unsolved at the beginning of the 21st century, reviewing evidence and resolving as much as possible the few remaining mysteries. I was surprised to discover how easy it eventually was for Hitler to seize control and his early opposition began to form especially amongst those who were previously his loyal followers which led to the creation of the anti-Nazi resistance movement. Many early supporters became disillusioned by atrocitites committed in the 1930s.
Hitler convinced himself and his entourage, as to him having superhuman abilities, surviving so many attempts on his life, praising his genius and that he truly was meant to lead. Nevertheless the mystery of what happened to his body along with that of his mistress and later wife, Eva Braun, endured for more than seventy years due to the lack of physical evidence and conflicting reports from survivng witnesses on minor details.
This book addresses these issues already discussed in countless other books and memoirs yet draws it's conclusions by methodical reasoning of the evidence rather than speculation based on the lack of it.
The author reveals numerous facts hidden or not touched on for decades, bases his theory on what has been proven and not what hasn't and stays away from conspracy theories.
For any fan of this era or for anyone who is simply intrigued by how evidence can be overlooked this is a brilliant read, no matter what your personal opinion at the end of the day is. The account of the demise of the unfortunate Stauffenberg and his comrades is particularly impressive.
I note What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler 5 out of 5 stars.
by Robert J. Hutchinson
I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Western Allied forces did not enter Berlin for almost two months after Germany formally surrendered. The question of what had happened to Hitler or even if he was alive or dead took years to piece together, no one seemed able to produce a body or even part of a body. Along with contradicitng claims of a man being shot and his body burned to it apparently being nothing but “ a very poor double “.
Covering decades of cover-ups and false information this book begins with an indepth account of several failed assassination attempts, specifically by the young German officer Claus Von Stauffenberg, complete with photos and eye witness accounts.
A puzzle still unsolved at the beginning of the 21st century, reviewing evidence and resolving as much as possible the few remaining mysteries. I was surprised to discover how easy it eventually was for Hitler to seize control and his early opposition began to form especially amongst those who were previously his loyal followers which led to the creation of the anti-Nazi resistance movement. Many early supporters became disillusioned by atrocitites committed in the 1930s.
Hitler convinced himself and his entourage, as to him having superhuman abilities, surviving so many attempts on his life, praising his genius and that he truly was meant to lead. Nevertheless the mystery of what happened to his body along with that of his mistress and later wife, Eva Braun, endured for more than seventy years due to the lack of physical evidence and conflicting reports from survivng witnesses on minor details.
This book addresses these issues already discussed in countless other books and memoirs yet draws it's conclusions by methodical reasoning of the evidence rather than speculation based on the lack of it.
The author reveals numerous facts hidden or not touched on for decades, bases his theory on what has been proven and not what hasn't and stays away from conspracy theories.
For any fan of this era or for anyone who is simply intrigued by how evidence can be overlooked this is a brilliant read, no matter what your personal opinion at the end of the day is. The account of the demise of the unfortunate Stauffenberg and his comrades is particularly impressive.
I note What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler 5 out of 5 stars.
September 26, 2024
I listened to a digital audio book of What really happened to Hitler.
In addition to talking about the death of Hitler the book talks about various assignation plots and attempts on is life. I did not like that part of the book as much as I liked it when he really started getting into the death of Hitler and Ava Braun.
I suppose the book does not only have to be about Hitlers death and can also talk about assassination plots against Hitler also. However I did not expect that a book called what really Happened: The death of Hitler to talk about assassination plots against Hitler. I expected it to be mostly about how Hitler died.
The book does talk a little about Hitlers background which I thought was Ok. Then again if you are reading a book like this wouldn't you know about his background. Or if you wanted to know mroe about him wouldn't you reading a biography.
So I think What really Happened could have skipped talking about plots to kill Hitler and got right into the information of how he died it would have been a better book since that is where I thought the book was at its best.
From me the book was so so. I am not sure if you are interesting in the death of Hitler that this is a book you would want to spend your time listening to or reading.
In addition to talking about the death of Hitler the book talks about various assignation plots and attempts on is life. I did not like that part of the book as much as I liked it when he really started getting into the death of Hitler and Ava Braun.
I suppose the book does not only have to be about Hitlers death and can also talk about assassination plots against Hitler also. However I did not expect that a book called what really Happened: The death of Hitler to talk about assassination plots against Hitler. I expected it to be mostly about how Hitler died.
The book does talk a little about Hitlers background which I thought was Ok. Then again if you are reading a book like this wouldn't you know about his background. Or if you wanted to know mroe about him wouldn't you reading a biography.
So I think What really Happened could have skipped talking about plots to kill Hitler and got right into the information of how he died it would have been a better book since that is where I thought the book was at its best.
From me the book was so so. I am not sure if you are interesting in the death of Hitler that this is a book you would want to spend your time listening to or reading.
July 5, 2023
I enjoyed this book despite it not being quite what I expected. I thought there might be a thorough study of all the weird and wacky theories about what happened to Hitler in those final days in the bunker and maybe even a new and fantastical conspiracy theory. Alas, not. The first half of the book has nothing to do with Hitler’s death. There’s a brief history of his early life and the main turning points of the war. An astonishing number of pages is devoted to the Stauffenberg Plot: I’m not sure why. Finally, toward the end, the author turns his attention to Hitler’s death. The well-known conspiracy theories of how Hitler escaped Berlin and fled to Argentina, where he lived happily into old age are given short shrift. The author clearly thinks such nonsense is beneath him. The standard account that everyone knows is dealt with in some detail in the closing chapters. What I did find interesting was the renewed attempts to determine the veracity of the Russian claims they have Hitler’s jawbone. Although I feel like I haven’t learned anything new, all in all it was an interesting read, though not the sensational revelations I was hoping for.
June 8, 2024
More than half the book is completely unnecessary padding, and then the remainder, while I guess in the broad strokes technically correct, nevertheless does an absolutely piss-poor job in summarizing the evidence and presenting the historical consensus. I owe Luke Daly-Groves an apology for rating his book as mediocre if this is the competition... His is at least comparatively well focused whatever its faults. It is quite frustrating how little engagement Hutchinson does with the actual issues in play, in particular remaining wildly hands off in discussing the issues present with Brissard and Charlier's muddying of the waters with the skull fragment.
At the end of the day, balanced for what was known at the time, Joachimsthaler remains the best book on the topic, and honestly after that Trevor-Roper is still better than anyone else in having done a masterful job with such limited available evidence. This one though, can go right in the bin.
At the end of the day, balanced for what was known at the time, Joachimsthaler remains the best book on the topic, and honestly after that Trevor-Roper is still better than anyone else in having done a masterful job with such limited available evidence. This one though, can go right in the bin.
December 9, 2022
This book does not do what it says on the tin. A third of the book is concerned with previous attempts on Hitler's life including a large section on Valkyrie. It spends some time summing up the basics of WWII and Hitler's rise to power, something it ironically criticises the book Grey Wolf for doing - that's the book this book is primarily written as a response/rebuttal to. While the case for Hitler's escape might have a ton of holes this book doesn't do a great job of actively attacking it in the third of the content that's actually about that topic. It restates the official narrative, goes over how the facts changed through the years mostly due to Soviet mind games, and then the various attempts to spin a flight to Argentina over the years.
You can do better just reading some news articles and wikipedia.
You can do better just reading some news articles and wikipedia.
December 17, 2024
Read this on the strength of Hutchinson's excellent book on the Lincoln assassination. Because the Russians reportedly found Hitler dead and the United States never saw the remains it was long assumed by many that Stalin was hiding what really happened. Hutchinson believes the death in the bunker went down as commonly accepted but he shares several theories that were rampant about Hitler escaping to Argentina or being held prisoner inside the Soviet Union. The confusing part of Hitler's death is what exactly happened to his body afterwards because that story often changed. Even the bones long thought to be Hitler's were revealed later through testing to not be him. Of course, Hitler will never really die as long as you can call your political opponent, Hitler. It's a popular strategy that seems to have no end.
March 2, 2025
What Really Happened: The Death of Hitler by Robert J. Hutchinson is a compelling investigation into the final days of Adolf Hitler, challenging widely accepted narratives about his demise. The book meticulously examines declassified intelligence reports, eyewitness testimonies, and conspiracy theories, offering a fresh perspective on whether Hitler truly died in his Berlin bunker. Hutchinson's engaging writing style and thorough research make complex historical details accessible to both casual readers and history buffs. While some may find the alternative theories speculative, the book effectively highlights inconsistencies in official accounts. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in World War II history and the mystery surrounding Hitler’s fate.
October 17, 2020
EBook Review: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED: THE DEATH OF HITLER by Robert J. Hutchinson
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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED: THE DEATH OF HITLER,
Did he die: Perhaps off to Argentina?
So many questions: Some answers were inflated.
It is time: Walk through the chaos.
Resources are available: Let's look at them.
In specific place: Finds them and summarizes.
The reasons why: Such a decision made.
Pieces add up: What do you say?
Lot's to learn: This is just beginning.
An important time: To learn lessons from.
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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED: THE DEATH OF HITLER,
Did he die: Perhaps off to Argentina?
So many questions: Some answers were inflated.
It is time: Walk through the chaos.
Resources are available: Let's look at them.
In specific place: Finds them and summarizes.
The reasons why: Such a decision made.
Pieces add up: What do you say?
Lot's to learn: This is just beginning.
An important time: To learn lessons from.
May 13, 2021
This is a very well researched book. However, too much focus on the Operation Valkyrie assassination attempt in the beginning was not overly necessary. It would have been cut down as all the other attempts discussed were at a bare minimum.
I enjoyed the research and annotations. I did think the opinion of the author got in the way. He could disagree without calling people conspiracy theorists repeatedly. There is legitimate evidence that those who disagree focus on. While they perhaps are a bit narrow minded in their theories, I felt that they were attacked as a group of “crazies” who aren’t intelligent.
I enjoyed the research and annotations. I did think the opinion of the author got in the way. He could disagree without calling people conspiracy theorists repeatedly. There is legitimate evidence that those who disagree focus on. While they perhaps are a bit narrow minded in their theories, I felt that they were attacked as a group of “crazies” who aren’t intelligent.
August 18, 2023
I had some high hopes for this book. The premise certainly sounded interesting and I was aware there were some questions surrounding the death of Hitler. I found the book to be boring overall and got very well written. While there was the occasional interesting tidbit of information, the book was mostly full of known facts. The author did not even begin to discuss Hitlers death until the final three chapters, and spent the first seven going over the various failed attempts on Hitlers life instead.
August 27, 2020
In the Death of Hitler Mr. Hutchinson lays new ground in his What Really Happened series. The book details Hitler’s rise, fall, and the many conspiracies that circulated after his demise. Unlike the first book in the series, The Death of Abraham Lincoln, which was written in a more traditional story style, The book goes in great detail concerning the different theories of what really happened to Hitler. The more well-known conspiracies such as Hitler living in Argentina are shown in new light by way of recently declassified documents that the author uses throughout the book. I was fortunate enough to read the book while in Germany during a training exercise which really allowed me to gain a better perspective of the people living here and what there past generations were forced to confront. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
March 21, 2021
If you find WWII history fascinating then this is a must read book for your collection. The author does an excellent job explaining the various theories about Hitler not being dead and then provides a detailed explanation of how these theories are incorrect.
The book is written in an easy to understand manner, provides excellent historic context, and is well researched.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book is written in an easy to understand manner, provides excellent historic context, and is well researched.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 27, 2021
An excellent well written book on the mystery behind Hitler's death and the disappearance of his remains. The author has obviously done a major amount of research and it shows. I learned many recent (last 20 years) event things that I did not know. I feel like the mystery behind Hitler's death and no remains have been solved. The author has done a great job in presenting his information and making it great reading.
January 8, 2023
This book buried the lede. I’m also not sure this book really needed to be written. Nothing new was uncovered and nothing changed. This is part Hitler bio, part WWII history, and part compilation of conspiracy theories. Like an all purpose toothpaste, it does not do any of those things justice. I’m also not a fan of covering conspiracy theories when there is proof of what actually happened, it gives them credence for no reason.
April 24, 2023
The author attempts to put to rest the theories of Hitler's escape by acknowledging the lack of evidence of his corpse and detailing the chaos surrounding Berlin at the end of the war. Essentially the Soviet troops that took the bunker would not have been as concerned with the details of the demise of the Fuhrer as they were to end the war and return home.
April 15, 2021
This was a very indepth book, giving many verifications & some info that couldn't be verified. Debunking some people/books & also throwing out some fraudulent "experts".
I'm always up for a good conspiracy theory & this book reviewed the info out there. For me, this is a 4 star read.
I'm always up for a good conspiracy theory & this book reviewed the info out there. For me, this is a 4 star read.
December 17, 2024
One of History’s greatest mysteries.
Did Adolf Hitler died at the end of WWII?
Did he escaped and moved to South America?
73 years after the end of the war, finally there is a definitive answer to what really happened.
Well researched book.
Did Adolf Hitler died at the end of WWII?
Did he escaped and moved to South America?
73 years after the end of the war, finally there is a definitive answer to what really happened.
Well researched book.
June 13, 2022
Audiobook
December 3, 2022
Excellent book. Highly recommended for WW2 history buffs.
June 4, 2023
does what it accuses the histories it criticizes of
July 18, 2023
Although I found this interesting, it talks a lot about other books and not being factual, when I’m not sure how factual this was really, felt like a lot of hearsay.
February 20, 2025
Spoiler: He dies…
Refreshingly thorough and visceral chronology of the most universal villain, likely ever. Would recommend to any fellow history buff.
Refreshingly thorough and visceral chronology of the most universal villain, likely ever. Would recommend to any fellow history buff.
August 17, 2020
Most of what the author covered, I had read before. He covers the various assassination attempts on Hitler. Then he covers a few books and a 3 year History Channel show based on one of the conspiracy books. He even details the last few days of Hitler's life. The most interesting part was the inclusion of recent photos and analyses on the teeth still held by the Russians. That was riveting. The author included a few photos I had never seen from WWII. I agree with the author's assertion that the Russians have more pictures and information they're not sharing. Look at how long it has taken them to allow the most recent analysis. Perhaps they'll permit DNA analysis in another 75 years. Thanks to Edelweiss and Regnery Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 26, 2023
Going back and forth between this and a book recommended by a DC friend; Middlesex:A Novel By Jeffrey Eugenides. Not my normal reading but I’ve not spent the normal time setting up my readings for the week.
If you are an educator or anyone who works in the public Charles Murray’s “The Bell Curve” should be mandatory reading. After brief conversations I gave a copy to the local police officer in hopes of improving the conversation between him and locals he comes into contact with daily. He is a treasured member of the community in this town and as tensions grow Im attempting to come up with reasonable solutions. He kept it a week and didnt read it. Shocker! Not.
My whole review gone again ahhhhhh!
I almost wrote resolutions but no solutions which brings me to The Death of Hitler and the WWII solutions as the US keeps violating the agreements. I’m going to save this so as to not lose it if I accidentally touch the screen and am unable to retrieve my text….goodreads still no solution.
After I review my notes I may publish them….
If you are an educator or anyone who works in the public Charles Murray’s “The Bell Curve” should be mandatory reading. After brief conversations I gave a copy to the local police officer in hopes of improving the conversation between him and locals he comes into contact with daily. He is a treasured member of the community in this town and as tensions grow Im attempting to come up with reasonable solutions. He kept it a week and didnt read it. Shocker! Not.
My whole review gone again ahhhhhh!
I almost wrote resolutions but no solutions which brings me to The Death of Hitler and the WWII solutions as the US keeps violating the agreements. I’m going to save this so as to not lose it if I accidentally touch the screen and am unable to retrieve my text….goodreads still no solution.
After I review my notes I may publish them….
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