Find the Führer: The Secret Soviet Investigation - Episode 3: The 'Hitler' Corpse

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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, the strange medical anomalies on the body identified as Adolf Hitler.
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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

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[@agentmueller]

Thanks for dropping episode 3 Dr Felton!

[@flashgordon6670]

Hitler escaped to Argentina, watch the documentary film Greywolf. The gold bridges found in the burned bodies’ mouths were the originals. Hitler had spare bridges, or new ones made. This doesn’t prove that the bodies were Hitler’s and Eva Braun’s. The fact the bridges didn’t have any fire damage, proves they were placed into the bodies’s mouths. So what are you saying? That Hitler and Eva Braun removed their bridges, killed themselves and then after the bodies were partially cremated, the bunker staff put the bridges back into their mouths? Possible, but not very likely. It’s far more plausible that an Evil Genius would fake the deaths and escape to a safe haven on the other side of the planet. I rest my case.

[@rolfagten857]

Hitler was left handed.

[@flashgordon6670]

@@rolfagten857 Meaning what?

[@bikinglikebecker]

zelensky is next fuhrer but he hasnt realized he has been thrown under bus yet by xionists

[@finallydone8640]

This has been one of the most fascinating series of episodes you have ever done thank you Dr Felton

[@jeffclark7888]

Verily, verily.

[@kingjoe3rd]

I was sure that he had gone through this pretty thoroughly in another video, but this new series has even more information. Dr Felton is always a pleasure.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Opium wars had a certain addiction

[@CA999]

I think Dr Fenton has a Phd in Pathology not History!

[@michaelchristensen5421]

I like how they are in their own storyline but linked together

[@gordonlaurie]

I'm a dentist. If the photos of the upper bridge are of the one in question then without any possible doubt, that is not one that's been taken out of a box. You can clearly see some attached pieces of dentine around the 2 gold posts (the metal pins sticking out of the top of the bridge), an unworn bridge just wouldn't look like that. It looks like it's been removed fairly forcibly, thus breaking off the dentine from the roots of the 2 incisors. The strange bridge on the lower right side is pretty standard from the time, the canine tooth was thought to have a "strong" root system to support the false tooth, rather than the premolar immediately in front of the space, so the false tooth has been connected to the canine using a "stress breaker" design to avoid applying excess torque to the canine. Fascinating series, I can't wait for part 4. Thank you so much.

[@grayparatrooper]

so you think the bridge was ripped out vs say damaged by fire?

[@dreamingflurry2729]

@@grayparatrooper Kind of makes sense if they wanted to pass of fake bodies for the real deal! No, I am not suggesting Hitler fled or anything, he just didn't want his remains to be put on display and without a proper crematorium he couldn't be sure that petrol would be enought ot burn him to ashes! So he was probably burried and they selected an appropriate person (maybe a deserter or something), shot that person, put the dentures etc. in his mough, with the cyanide and then burned that body!

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

could be anyone's jaw faked to look like anything???

[@unklezam7873]

Nope @@lauchlanguddy1004

[@BottleBri]

Great to have your expert knowledge here thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@jamesmadden4209]

This is what the history channel should look like. Bravo Mark!

[@curtisdaniel9294]

The History Channel would investigate IF you convince them Aliens were involved. Not bloody likely.

[@randallf.4646]

Ancient Aliens killed that channel

[@---Free-Comics---IG---Playtard]

It's what it *was* like when it started.

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

It WAS like this way back when, before it became a cuck to mainstream pop culture.

[@Euclid_explorer]

Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest its not a possibility

[@zsx782]

There is an interview out of Hans Baur, his private pilot, who stayed with him in the bunker till the end. Hitler and Eva were burnt with 200 liters petrol which is way to less too turn a body into ashes. He stated that he had been lied to by officers that the corpse was decimated, otherwise he would have thrown him personally into the heaters of bunker. While Werner Naumann was able to flee the building, Baur and Hitler's dentist Hugo Blaschke got caught in RU captivity and were flown to Berlin in 1946 to identify the corpse. He told that the body was rather cooked than burned. Baur offered the opportunity to fly Hitler everywhere, Argentina, Egypt, Sahara but he refused because his will was to not leave Germany. Adolf's personal horror scenario in bunker was that he would get captured as he was sure allies and soviets would put him in a cage and drag him around the world like a safari animal.

[@TheMistressOfTheWest]

This is so well researched. I always considered myself to be pretty educated regarding WWII but this channel has proven me wrong. I tune in every time there's a new video. I'm going through a pretty rough patch in my life but these videos help me forget for a bit, and learn new things constantly. Thank you Mark

[@elektronischerliebhaber]

I totally agree. Learned so much on this channel. And it's so detailed, too. Sorry to hear you are heaving a hard time in your life. I hope better times will come for you.

[@krisfrederick5001]

He always finds something. Even a lost beach on Normandy. I have been going through many things lately, namely the forever but it will get better. You're not alone.

[@greaseman01]

Never quit.

[@Eljacob0]

Don't be too hard on yourself- many people can't even name every major combatant

[@AJ-qn6gd]

To quote Winston Churchill, when you’re going through hell keep going.

[@jasond1433]

Somehow, as many times as I've heard or read about the bodies, I had never heard that the left foot was missing and never recovered. I learn something new every time you release a video.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Wasn't there some discrepancy with the recovered corpse having Bigger Ears than AH ever sported ¿? Never heard Der Fuhrer called tabby Addy

[@669karlos]

The foot was reappropriated and the subject of a feature film in 1989 starring Daniel Day-Lewis. It’s a biographical movie about an Irish man named Christy Brown. He was an Irish boy born with cerebral palsy and quadriplegic who used the foot to scrawl in chalk and would eventually become a painter, poet and author. Quite remarkable. My stories are great too! 😂

[@Demy1970]

Reading this for over 40 years first time I heard of that

[@Chris...66]

I must say I have never heard there was a foot missing. I was thinking of the assassination attempt in 1944 and how the left leg had caused him issues the rest of his life. Was his left foot amputated? While I am sure someone would have mentioned this somewhere - it did make me think for a minute.

[@dsloop3907]

Horror movie-"They saved Hitler's foot."

[@doctorstrangelove8815]

Parkinsonism is a REST-tremor, not an INTENT-tremor. Meaning that while shaking all over the place when at rest, the hand is fully capable of aiming. Especially at one's own head. Furthermore: Caliber .32 does not guarantee an exit wound of the human skull.

[@muskokamike127]

I was going to ask or research what the calibre of his walther was. a .22 is often used in head shots as the bullet just bounces around in the skull ensuring death. It also would depend on the load of the .32. The no exit wound would explain why there is only blood on the right side of the sofa as there'd be a fountain of blood spray out the right side of hitler's head with no exit wound.

[@tbrown7662]

True, but they didn't even find an entrance wound.

[@joemiller9931]

@@tbrown7662In that case they autopsied the wrong body. All witnesses said they saw a hole in Hitler's head and a trickle of blood.

[@vzgun5888]

The point is that Dr Felton is questioning Hitler using his gun because there’s no evidence in the wall. His gun would not likely leave an exit wound, as I also mentioned in another comment

[@MolonyProductions]

I think we can all conclude from this series is that Hitler is living with Elvis Presley on the dark side of the moon.

[@camilstoenescu]

Kudos to Mr. Mark Felton for achieving a cliffhanger ending from a "well established historical fact" happened more than 78 years ago.

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

You will also like to hear the world is flat!

[@wobblybobengland]

Monorchism? I know a song about that

[@jackzimmer6553]

That’s ‘Doctor’ Mark Felton to you! 😂

[@longhairdontcare122]

​@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307No I already read Enoch. God bless.

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@longhairdontcare122 Yes the bible says the world is flat! how much of the Buybull is true? Define this magical pixie "god" bet you cant!

[@scottnyc6572]

Was Hitlers dental record really a “bridge too far”?

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

bravo! 😂

[@androidemulator6952]

"Damn, beat me to it!" - gnashing of teeth, but not from a glass vial. ( dark humor here) ;)

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DaveCollins123]

ISWYDT....

[@tomflendodo7297]

To FAR And OUT of REACH !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TRUTHANDCONSEQUENCESWILLNEVER]

Honestly the idea that he died but that he made sure his body was not found by the Soviets kind of make sense to me, it matches the way they destroyed the Berghof and Himmler's castle and other stuff, like hiding the death head rings. They were obsessed with not letting their stuff be seized in those final days, why not the body of their dear leader himself?

[@grayparatrooper]

bodyguard said it still hadnt been found. Is that true tho is the question

[@shutup2751]

where would they hide it though ? berlin was surrounded at that stage, so if it still hasn't been recovered it must be buried somewhere right in berlin city centre

[@muskokamike127]

@@shutup2751 well, one sure fire way of preventing it from being found is to give them no reason to look for it. "here, this is hitler" then they spent years trying to prove or disprove it without ever excavating the court yard looking for the real bodies. You have to remember too, this is 1945, practices weren't even close to the same level they are today. If this happened today the area would be sealed, then forensic techs would comb the entire area and use cadaver dogs or ground penetrating radar to search the entire court yard.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Sure. Look at what happened to Mussolini.

[@molybdaen11]

​@@shutup2751Berlin has so many holes, you could find stuff from napoleon if you go deep enough. Hiding a single body is child's play.

[@luvbasses5487]

…nothing frightens me more than the thought of a Nazi dentist. Does anyone remember the film Marathon Man, with Dustin Hofmann and Lawrence Olivier? As a 12 year old, it was pretty traumatic watching him drill a hole in his front tooth whilst interrogating/extracting information out of him

[@greensorrel6860]

I remember watching that, yes scary.

[@greensorrel6860]

"Is it safe?"

[@ralphzamoyski2807]

@@greensorrel6860 No, it is not safe!

[@apr8189]

Always a good day when Mark Felton posts something new 🙂

[@davidallen8611]

ALWAYS ❤

[@flashgordon6670]

Hitler escaped to Argentina, watch the documentary film Greywolf. The gold bridges found in the burned bodies’ mouths were the originals. Hitler had spare bridges, or new ones made. This doesn’t prove that the bodies were Hitler’s and Eva Braun’s. The fact the bridges didn’t have any fire damage, proves they were placed into the bodies’s mouths. So what are you saying? That Hitler and Eva Braun removed their bridges, killed themselves and then after the bodies were partially cremated, the bunker staff put the bridges back into their mouths? Possible, but not very likely. It’s far more plausible that an Evil Genius would fake the deaths and escape to a safe haven on the other side of the planet. I rest my case.

[@DMC1982]

100%

[@dougmate2378]

Indeed

[@theonlymadmac4771]

@@flashgordon6670in view of his health state very unlikely, that he went anywhere else than into the grave

[@paulbitgood2117]

I can add that from a ballistic aspect, if Hitler used his .32 acp Walther to shoot himself, it would be extremely unlikely that the round would exit the head. That caliber is not powerful enough to penetrate through and through the cranial dome. It will however kill very well. I have been on suicide scenes where a .32 was used in an identical manner and the effects were rather immediate.

[@f.dmcintyre4666]

It would be great to see yourself, Mark and the dentist (GordonLaurie) in the comments above go over this in an episode.....................Ta..............

[@JoeRogansForehead]

Myth . Just like .22 bounces around in the head and dosnt go through . They used to say mobsters loved the .38 cause it went in then bounced around tearing the brain up . Its a myth . A .32 with 152 Jewels of energy from the standard 98gr round will absolutely go through and through if placed directly to the temple. If you don’t believe me go try it out😊

[@my600_lblife]

@@JoeRogansForeheadwas just about to say something like this

[@greliusz]

What nonsense are you writing - the muzzle power of such a gun is 240J. This energy will create a hole in the head and a bit of a scratch on the wall. Gebbels had the same Walther Model 8 pistol. The "suicide" case in this room is stranger. Faint traces.

[@joshuabryant9845]

If it were directly against his temple I'm positive it could.

[@paulmasterson386]

By far the best book about this is “the Berlin Bunker “ by J P O’Donnell. He was an American journalist and army officer who was the first American to enter the bunker in 1945. He was fascinated by the story and followed it for the next 30 years. He was a fluent German speaker and interviewed the bunker occupants at length over many years. Post mortem injuries to the bodies was highly likely as the bunker area was under heavy artillery fire particularly after General Krebs inadvertently revealed it to the Soviets during the abortive ceasefire talks.. I find it hard to believe that a complex plan to hide the bodies could have taken place while the bunker was under heavy fire and the bunker occupants were keen to get away.

[@tomhenry897]

Didn’t need to be too complex Just a hidden grave

[@Colonel_Obvious]

@@tomhenry897did you watch the videos? If the body recovered by the Soviets isn’t Hitler’s, the coverup was indeed complex.

[@sellsjeeps]

Digging a hole and chucking two bodies in it during a war is about the least complex thing I can imagine. Then taking some civilians and chucking them in a different hole is even less complex than that. They probably didn't even need to dig the holes. Use an open shell hole then fill it in. Human beings are lazy, weak, and will always do less rather than more given a choice. @@Colonel_Obvious

[@patricktilton5377]

The movie "THE BUNKER" (starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitler) opens with O'Donnell doing a narration of his entry into the Fuhrerbunker, bribing a Russian guard with cigarettes, if I remember right. The actor portraying O'Donnell was James Naughton, whom I knew beforehand as one of the stars of the TV series "PLANET OF THE APES" (as Major Pete Burke, opposite Ron Harper as Colonel Alan Virdon and Roddy McDowall as the chimpanzee fugitive Galen). His brother David Naughton starred in "AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON" and had been the star of the Dr. Pepper commercials.

[@keithad6485]

I have read the James O'Donnell Book. an excellent book. I guess you also know, O'Donnell was present at the Berlin media release of the conclusions of the very first investigation into the fate of Adolf Hitler by MI5 staffer, Hugh Trevor Roper in Oct/Nov 1945.

[@alphazerotactical1518]

Mark Felton needs his own tv series !

[@agentmueller]

Damnit now I can’t wait for episode 4! This is so fascinating. What if Hitler changed his mind so somebody shot him? Or even if his body is still underneath that parking lot, and that was just a random German that they incinerated and then planted the dental work in his mouth.. My mind whirs at the possibility’s if the original base story we know to be true, ends up having more holes than a strainer.

[@conceptalfa]

Or if he escaped in the last moment despite all??? May his BS for german people staying to the last minute was just a BS!!!??? There'a very good series on this subject called "Hunting Hitler"!!!

[@thesteelrodent1796]

Hitler definitely had the means and enough fanatic followers to fake his death and sneak out of the city, as several other less high rank nazis pulled it off. Either way, if Hitler escaped, he wouldn't have lived for long with his medical problems. If they really did get out, it would not surprise anyone if it's one day revealed they ended up in Argentina with all the others

[@TheBcoolGuy]

What if he had his dental work pulled out deliberately while alive in order to pull this off? He had body doubles. He wouldn't be above having someone like this in his place. I'm not sure of any theory, but I think all theories you can think of should be expressed so they can be examined and discussed. I believe that if he was shot, it was because his hand didn't let him do it, or perhaps he couldn't stand the effect of the poison and couldn't fire his weapon, so he was put out of his misery by someone. At any rate, be highly skeptical of anyone who insists on having a monopoly on truth.

[@Ulfcytel]

Of course the preamble and aftermath of whatever happened to Hitler in the bunker was witnessed by very few people (the actual event, allegedly by nobody) - all of whom were dedicated nazis and/or with a great personal loyalty to the man himself. A number of those did not survive the following few days, either killed or committing suicide. So the original base story is not founded upon a lot of evidence, some of which should, perhaps, be treated with caution.

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@conceptalfa Yer its not as if anyone who looked anything like hitler was not going to be picked up and checked! LOL With a bag of gold? LOL

[@ARIXANDRE]

The build up in this Felton exclusive is breath-taking. Hope we get more!

[@emmcee662]

“Flapping around all over the place” 😅 I love your dry wit - and a fantastic thought provoking series - thank you from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

These episodes are so forensically focused with just the facts and absolutely fascinating. Well done to the Doc

[@ronmoore5827]

Always well researched and presented.

[@SnoopyDoofie]

So you chose to ignore the eye witness testimony of Hitler shooting himself and decided to go with Mark's theory that he only used cyanide??

[@yodasmomisondrugs7959]

Mark really is my go to guy on WW2 history ever since I was a kid watching this stuff on History Channel when it was still legit. Hello from California Mark!

[@whentheleveebreaks4732]

Really too bad seeing what happened to The History Channel as it happened.

[@krishanuA]

​@@whentheleveebreaks4732it's charred.

[@greaseman01]

​@@krishanuAlike Hitler's teeth

[@benjaminepstein5856]

Oh hai, California Mark!

[@krishanuA]

@@greaseman01 I guess you could say that! 😄

[@MVProfits]

Awesome series. And comments too. So far, I take from the comments that two things are wrong in the video: 1. that Hitler couldn't have shot himself correctly with is right hand (he could have) 2. with his small caliber gun, he'd be dead but no exit wound to splatter the wall. The rest still remains. It doesn't help the Soviets did this investigation and hid it all...

[@JayReacio]

You said that if Hitler shot himself there would be splatter on the opposing wall, that really depends on the caliber, and bullet type that he used. I know in a previous video you showed that Hitler often carried a 32. It’s not out of the question that a 32 caliber bullet wouldn’t have the velocity (especially coming from a pocket pistol) to penetrate the entire skull

[@davidzof]

a .22 won't exit, that's about 140 joules. How much more energy does a .32 have and from a small pistol?

[@JonnoHR31]

@@davidzof around 210-220 joules

[@davidzof]

@@JonnoHR31 yes, so a good chanc e it would have stayed in the skull.

[@sergiom9958]

Concerning the “blood and tissue that should have gone out the head after shooting himself on the right head side”. Small caliber handguns bullet, in most cases, don’t have enough kinetic energy to cause an exit hole. Small calibers like .32 ACP for example, are capable of entering but not of exiting. Thus, there would be blood exiting through the enter hole and none throughout the non existing exit hole. BTW, it would be very interesting to know if the soviets found the bullet inside the male body’s skull or not.

[@paulbeesley8283]

My thoughts exactly. Hitler was said to have carried a Mauser pocket pistol. This was most likely to have been 7.65. Also, I thought his degenerative condition was due to amphetamine use. Certainly, his right hand was sound enough to hold and fire a small pistol.

[@panderson9561]

@@paulbeesley8283 I believe he used a PPK and it was 32 ACP.

[@paulbeesley8283]

@@panderson9561.32 auto Colt pistol, is basically a 7 65mm which was a common German police round. I think you are right about it being a Walther, - Mark Felton may have done a video on it together with the possible whereabouts of some of Hitler's ashes.

[@herschelmayo2727]

Very correct. The Best Man at my wedding was a pathologist, who had autopsies numerous suicides by gunshot to the head . The gas from the pistol shot inflates the skull like a balloon. Both blood and tissue spew from the entrance hole like a fire hose, dousing everything around it.

[@michaelrumfelt3106]

exactly i know alot of listeners here are not from us and dont understand guns like we do. there is a reason some people like to kill with those small calibers because they dont blow out your brains.

[@raphaelbourached4087]

I laughed out loud at 3:05, and for those who don't get it there is a british ww2 song with the following lyrics: "Hitler has only got one ball, Goering has two but very small, Himmler has something similar, but poor old Goebbels has no balls at all"

[@user-co7dr3rl8b]

Thanks for posting the song. I burst out laughing tears and all.😂

[@TomSmith-lw3cx]

The one I heard was closer to this lol: "Hitler, he's only got one ball, The other, is in the Albert Hall, his mother, the dirty bugger, chopped it off when he was small"

[@paulbeesley8283]

To the tune of "Colonel Bogey,"

[@ahhamartin]

Lyrics aside, Goering, having been wounded in the groin in the early takeover attempt, may have been the empty sacked one. His subsequent weight gain and effeminate features would have hinted to that.

[@Anonymouse405]

I was brought up singing that song as a propagandarised anti nazi child. Then I spent decades doing research and it changed my mind. "Seek Higher" 🙋‍♂️💛

[@trdturbois3005]

I've got 0 idea where Dr.Felton gets this thorough research from for all his videos, quite frankly it must be a very laborious job of searching books & websites etc for this info. Thank you once again Dr.Felton. You have done more to portray WW2 history accurately than quite a few governments & nations.

[@tokajileo5928]

Mark Felton is the definition of professionality.

[@williamdrijver4141]

I feel sorry for the poor dogs. Excellent series of documentaries!

[@TheSaltydog07]

Monster

[@Anonymouse405]

​@TheSaltydog07 you know nussing!

[@garrick3727]

It would have been worse had the Soviets got them.

[@imacolonelinbf2975]

chud

[@kalevipoeg6916]

Monster, for feeling sorry for a dog? It's a DOG. What, you think Blondi had ANY say whatsoever in which human happened to have her? She doesn't know anything about any party, politics, jews or nazis - she was an innocent dog who HAPPENED to be owned by Hitler. Blondi was a true innocent - there are no bad dogs, no nazi beliefs in dogs - dogs love their humans and trust them with their lives, and judge nobody - they have no concept of good or evil. They just love. Those dogs did not deserve any of this.

[@krishanuA]

Every time Dr. Felton posts a new video, I am sure about 2 things. 1. It will be interesting and worth my while. This is probably true for all of us here. 2. Somebody will comment: "It's always a good day when the Professor uploads."

[@jasonwiley798]

😅😅😅😅

[@RichardWingo]

3. I will March around my room during the intro song

[@krishanuA]

@@RichardWingo As you wish! To each his own, eh?

[@tabs9213]

Those last days were tumultuous and chaotic. To stage a scene to pull off a ruse would be quite beyond the German capabilities when you consider it had become a combat zone. When questioning minor details might change but the internal consistency holds together. Also each participant would have their own personal perceptions and memory of the events. A 7.65 mm acp cartridge would not have a exit wound and have minimal bleeding. Once the charismatic Hitler was dead all cohesion evaporated and it became every person trying to survive on their own. To sum up, the people in the Bunker knew Hitler and Eva were dead, the exact details didn't matter to them as now they had to figure out what they were going to do in the face of chaos..Hitler personal attendants out of a last act of perfunctory duty to carry out his last wish carried the bodies up to the RC garden poured gasoline on them and lit the fire. They had fulfilled the last request and now they were on their own.

[@jasonstclair1329]

Mark is One of the few on KZbin who can do an in- video advertisement that doesn’t make you feel nauseous or insulted.

[@anttitheinternetguy3213]

I was desperately looking for something to watch on my KZbin page, video after video of dull and empty entertainment. And all of the sudden i got a notofication of this video. Thank you dr. Felton, you made my life a bit easier for the next 24mins

[@anonymousm9113]

The odds of Hitler surviving the war, or even wanting to survive it, are slim to none. I believe he died in the Fuhrer Bunker, but I wouldn't be surprised if loyal SS men did try to carry out his wish that his corpse not be discovered, especially by the Soviets. Given the chaos and number of dead German soldiers and civilians, it isn't impossible to think that a corpse was altered and planted to appease the victors, while Hitler himself was placed somewhere within the Bunker or its grounds. While I'm definitely no Mark Felton, everything I've read about Hitler is that he was egotistical to an extreme. Modern audiences think of two despotic rivals in the mid-20th Century, each responsible for millions of deaths: Hitler and Stalin. When the two clashed and the Red Army beat back the Wehrmacht to Berlin itself, I wouldn't think that Germany's leader would have any reason to flee and live out his days knowing that he was both the most wanted man on earth and was defeated by someone very similar to himself, albeit different ideologically. Had Moscow fallen, I suspect we'd be considering the same about Stalin, though I think he'd have died in place rather than trying to flee to some other Communist paradise (which didn't really exist at the time).

[@tomhenry897]

Agree that this is a good theory that holds water

[@danielrocha-garcia8609]

Well first off, Stalin was not in Stalingrad. Not accepting defeat is usually a good indicator of being super egotistical. There’s plenty of times in history where egomaniac leaders flee their supposed sacred grounds simply to save themselves. They are in fact, egotistical and selfish, so to think that these people would really rather stay their ground and die in the city they’re supposed to be defending than to flee to save themselves out of selfishness is honestly very reaching to me. I don’t disagree with your theory but what I do disagree on is your notion that an egotistical world leader wouldn’t do absolutely everything possible in their power to save themselves instead of holding their ground

[@TheSaltydog07]

It was chaos. And the world trusts Nazi-hating Russians to conduct autopsies and so forth? Why wasn't there a collaborative effort? I'm not sure if we'll ever know what happened, but I look forward to Mark's research. Thank you for your comment.

[@markfryer9880]

​@@danielrocha-garcia8609 I think that he was referring to when the Germans were approaching Moscow and if they had taken Moscow, would Stalin have fled from Moscow on board his special train? Or would Stalin have chosen to go down fighting to stay in Moscow and go down fighting to the death? Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

my firm belief, based on no particular research, is that Hitler fled to Brazil. Argentina was too hot, even then, and the world knew there were masses of German leadership in Argentina, but there are small compounds of Brazil in which Caucasians families still live with distinctly German names. It's very clear nazi leadership fled to Brazil also, and given the extent of the rainforest and incredibly remote places in Brazil, its not beyond the realms of possibility to think he fled.. I'm just a humble forklift driver, and thick as pigshit, but I don't believe a human body shrinks by almost 4 inches after fire, meaning (to my smooth brain anyway) it wasn't Hitlers body which was found.

[@mohdfaizan9759]

Goebells would not have committed suicide had his master lived

[@elchapito4580]

Indeed! Add yet this other argument to the very long list of facts that make a Hitler escape impossible. Although the conspiracy loons will probably tell us that Goebbels too escaped with his life!

[@oceandark3044]

I like the idea that Hitler said he'd shoot himself, tried, but couldn't keep his hand steady and only gave himself a flesh wound. Probably didn't happen that way, but it'd be fitting if he'd have gone out that way.

[@phaasch]

A totally compelling roller-coaster of narrative - just when it looks like a slam dunk no surprises, Dr Felton then turns us completely in the other direction, and opens the proverbial can of worms. Cannot wait for the next chapter!

[@leeh9420]

I'm really enjoying this series (as I do everything on Mark's channel). As a kid who grew up very interested in WWII, this series is showing me a wide hole in my knowledge of that happened at the very end of the war...

[@MightyMezzo]

I still say Stalin’s investigators were probably telling him what he wanted to hear, whether or not it matched their findings. This is *fascinating*!

[@NorceCodine]

This is a good point. Stalin by this time was slipping into paranoia and lived in total isolation outside Moscow, in a large compound, not seeing anyone for weeks, and signing hundreds of death sentences every day, alone in this labyrinthine lair. The Stalin appearing to the public was increasingly a body double.

[@yzmey42113]

@@NorceCodine It was his body triple.

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

Yes, I think you have to factor this in. Stalin says find me Hitler, the SMERSH guys are going to report they have found Hitler. Not like they will go back to Stalin and tell him, "Well Comrade Stalin, you see this was a very challenging task and there were extenuating circumstances, after exhaustive efforts, well... we really have no idea what happened to Hitler. Pretty sure we found his dog though. Let's not make a big deal about it eh? What do you say Comrade Joe?".... "Oh Gulag, a nice long winter holiday break as a reward. How very, thank you comrade".

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

@@holdfast5332 It is a problem that perhaps every autocratic dictator faces? You surround yourself by "yes men", eliminate anyone who dares to deviate from your doctorine and operate in an environment of extreme fear. The end result is you are suspicious of everything that is reported to you. Perhaps like the old parable about the emperor's clothes?

[@user-vc2ku6hl1k]

Or rather Mark is telling you what you want to hear, heh? Certanly, fascinating.

[@scottgregory4255]

This whole storyline is so crazy, probably your best series yet Dr. Felton

[@MWPompert]

Awesome! I keep learning new things each time i see your research and analysis. My gratitude is perennial!

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

You've outdone yourself. I've watched and read so much about the bunker, this information is so detailed and new to me. You're a legend.

[@garethnoon3495]

One of your best ever mini-series. The research is on a scale unmatched by anything else I’ve watched. Bravo 👏

[@crimony3054]

The standard line on Hitler's post-July 20 hands is that his left hand developed a tremor... this video is the first I've seen to say his right hand was uncontrollable. The blood on the right side of the couch would be consistent with a shot that did not exit the skull and that caused its right-handed victim to slump to the right.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

With these investigative videos, Mark's opening photo should be wearing a fedora and a trenchcoat like a Sam Spade detective. Or in his case, dressing like Sherlock Holmes. Cheers, Mark!

[@R08Tam]

Yea the broad, at first glance, looked like Eva, but I wasn't so sure. It was going to be one of those days

[@tomhenry897]

It’s winter so thinking white snow suit

[@rogiervanduin5668]

Thank you Mark for this well documented video. During my time in Jakarta I became befriended with a retired KGB agent. Sharing our WW2 passion he explained me over a Vodka drinking evening that during the Russian May national military parade, Jeltsin was being asked to made the Hitler remains public. His answer was that it wasn’t possible as the evidence they possessed was false and AH had escaped indeed in April 1945. Perhaps others can confirm or deny this?

[@loismiller2830]

The plot thickens on a dark and stormy night! This is a fascinating series. I'm looking forward to the next episode.

[@elyjane8316]

Brilliant series as always. One point: Hitler and Eva died while under persistent attack from the Soviets. Did the SS really have time etc to bury them in unknown graves? Another point: H may have shot the gun, but with his shakes he more than likely missed. I believe they died but with the war raging around them and it being 1945 with cover ups I believe the scene was contaminated. Poor Hans Linger trying to remember details whilst be interrogated but the KGB, I'm amazed he could remember his name.

[@TRUTHANDCONSEQUENCESWILLNEVER]

There was a container full of bodies, he talked about it previously where one body was misidentified as AH. If the SS simply included their bodies with the other bodies then none would be the wiser and the Soviets technically would never have found the bodies of AH and Eva as any similarity would be chalked up to another misidentification, thus carrying out the Fuhrer's request to not have his body paraded in Moscow which I am sure is something he thought would happen. Reminder that AH viewed the Eastern Europeans as something around less than human.

[@alphazerotactical1518]

He had the shakes on his left hand. He was righty meaning if he shot himself on the right (dominating) temporal lobe there’s no reason to miss.

[@Coryiodine]

thanks for working hard and getting these out so fast. I've been looking forward to the next episode in the series and look forward to the next one. It's nice to see something challenge the "accepted truth" of things that many would be afraid to even bring up.

[@brodyberry6253]

YES!! YES!!! i can’t wait to watch this later tonight. when i’m actually able to give it 100% of my attention. Thanks Mark for pt 3!

[@NZBOYBLAKE]

Love your work Mark!

[@davidpitchford6510]

There was absolutely no opportunity under the circumstances of AH's death for any elaborate trickery; the men involved had a hard enough time to set aside sufficient gasoline, find a hole to place the bodies in and to light the fire under the ongoing shelling. I would ascribe any inconsistencies in the data to the fog of war and the pressure to not displease Stalin and his autocrat machinery.

[@nodarkthings]

Absolutely fascinating, Dr. Felton. Thank you. Impeccable research and attention to detail, as always.

[@brandonburr4900]

I have said this many times. This is the best history channel on you tube! My go to for anything ww2 related. Mark never disappoints! Thank you!

[@Fuckthathoe]

And the plot thickens!! This series has definitely got me on the edge of my seat. Thanks doc!!

[@pabloibarrarazo7776]

Mark, thank you, wonderful work. Some corrections, or at least comments to address two discrepancies: 1) regarding Parkinson' disease, in some instances, the shaking hand stops the involuntary flipping if an object is grabbed. It is not possible to rule out he was unable to handle a fire arm chambered in 380 or lesses caliper. 2) I have autopsy evidence in not related situations, where the bullet that enters the temple or even the ear drum, does not necessarily exits the skull, For example a caliper 38S (not 38 +P), a 380, or a 22LR, might actually "bounce" so to speak, inside the skull, leaving only an entrance injury. Thank you sir.

[@FedorAntony]

The eerie/mysterious jingle at the end of each video in this series is really the icing on the cake.

[@prun8893]

Hi. I'm a dentist. If it helps......a bridge can be sectioned ("sawed through") in the mouth; but it cannot be repaired in the mouth. It would have to be repaired by soldering like jewelry. .....the crowns on #27 and #29 that are connected by a bar would not have been a very common restoration and, as such, are probably a tell tale sign that the dentition was, in fact, Mr. Hitler's if that's what the records show. ....the whole "spares" thing concerning the bridges is interesting because they wouldn't have fit worth a damn, so I'm not sure about that. 1930's dentistry, though, so who knows for sure. If the whole thing is a fraud, it's a very involved and well thought out fraud from a dental perspective.

[@quintrankid8045]

How difficult do you think it would have been in 1945 Berlin to procure a person and modify their teeth to look like Hitler's?

[@asya9493]

Another dentist @gordonlaurie commented above about the bridge. Great to have experts talk. Are you saying the spares would not have fitted a fake Hitler ? It seems they were found loose in the mouth, although of course the fake Hitler could have been given the same dental work to make sure of any deception, in life or death.

[@johnnyrosborg1156]

This is perhaps the most fascinating series I have ever seen. Amazing work Mark Felton 😊

[@the_bee_is_me]

This is utterly fascinating, thank you for the incredible work and research you've put into this. You're a true historian's hero.

[@markadams7597]

This is a great series, Ty. Keep'm coming.

[@jeffreysommer3292]

It may be of interest to you that after the release of National Lampoon's "Escape!" issue in March, 1972, featuring a photo article purporting that Hitler had escaped to a small island, the FBI appeared at NL's office and questioned the staff extensively as to who the Hitler lookalike was. The real question is, why would they be so concerned?

[@nilon5327]

I mean the case was never totally clear, so why not investigate on such claims. That doesn't prove that Hitler indeed managed to get out and the FBI knew, but it just shows there were doubts on the official story.

[@SomeGuy-hd4cn]

Really? Source please.

[@TyDomi]

Watch the history channel show ' hunting Hitler ' they've been tracking him for decades

[@jacksons1010]

I know this story, and I beg to point out it was the National Lampoon staff telling it. Whether some of the staff was pranking others with fake FBI agents, or the whole thing was just made up is the only mystery. Humor!

[@whome4642]

Who would suspect that National Lampoon would be joking?

[@dammad8584]

Every episode is getting deeper and more dark...the mystery continues....As always the best of the best.....ty Mark Felton.

[@wr6392]

Outstanding work, Dr. Felton

[@jimhoade9265]

Another magnificent piece of research! I deliberately didn't watch this yesterday so that i wouldn't have to wait as long for Episode 4.

[@davidfrisken1617]

But doenst the Mark Felton Epistemology claim all sorts of magical explanations?

[@edwardgray4693]

In one of the last episodes of the World at War a number of British pathologists who read the soviet autopsy report at the end of the war all soundly criticized the soviet doctors' autopsyvmethodology and techniques and their resulting conclusions.

[@paulforder591]

A refreshing look at one of World War II's greatest mysteries, presented with new facts and scenarios. Well done, Mark, and thank you for this series.

[@Adrianatoras]

Dr Felton provides as always an extremely well documented video about an event we most knew in vague details,leaving a great cliffhanger.

[@function0077]

Has anyone done a comedy sketch were Hitler is trying to shoot himself, but he keeps missing because his hands are shaking too much?

[@quintrankid8045]

I don't know. But I think there's a comedy show about Hitler and Ava having Jewish neighbors. And there was an Israeli TV show that did a skit about the execution of Eichmann. I can't find the execution skit online anymore, but if you search for, "Moses, Masada, and Eichmann Make Israel’s Newest TV Comedy Sparkle ‘Ha’Yehudim Ba’im’ takes on Jewish history, one sacred cow at a time" you can find a description of it.

[@tomhenry897]

Wouldn’t surprise me Then didn’t air it

[@TileGuyJesse]

That music at the end made me laugh. In addition to a wealth of knowledge you obviously have a flair for the dramatic. Your videos are never a disappointment. Thank you again!

[@derrymullins-fp8pl]

Dear Dr Felton , a short note of heartfelt thanks for your various broadcasts. I really enjoy them . With thanks DM

[@edbirch7417]

Mark, As always well done sir. Your research production and narration are without doubt excellence. Thank You for all labors to bring us these wonderful insights into key factors of history.

[@StarvingPainter]

My father suffered from Parkinson's disease, and his hands often moved they way described here. However, especially when really needed, my father could temporarily regain control of his movements. The last time I took him to his optometrist, he was shaking in the car ride, but completely still during the eye exam, for example. I am not a doctor or expert, but I believe that if Hitler had Parkinson's, he was still at a stage where he could briefly regain control, such as to handle a firearm.

[@D.Appeltofft]

As far I know he also signed orders and documents and it was never said he had any problems with that. No evidence for a gun shot, of course - but neither an argument in that context.

[@chillpengeru]

​@@D.AppeltofftI haven't seen it for myself or know if it survived, but his signature on his marriage certificate to Eva Braun was apparently an illegible scribble. That said, that's his right hand, and it's clear from the footage that it was his left hand with the tremor so I dunno

[@joemiller9931]

He also, according to testimony, dragged one foot as he walked which would indicate Parkinson's. It was never proven. Look at the man's life and all the times he escaped death- he was suffering from extreme stress.

[@joemiller9931]

@@chillpengeru It has been said that Hitler's signature resembled "a crushed insect"- Robert Payne "The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler".

[@garrick3727]

I had shaking hands for a number of years but it slowly subsided. There are many possible causes: stress, caffeine, alcohol, iron deficiency, drugs, lack of sleep to name but some. A lot of those could apply to Hitler.

[@elliottbutts153]

Man, can’t wait for episode 4!!

[@benisaten]

Great series Dr. Felton. As I really enjoyed the finding Bormann one as well. Always a fascinating watch. Cheers from Canada!

[@bishopgreenhill4359]

Brilliant upload as usual,the research is incredible.

[@1specificfrequency220]

Excellent presentation as usual. Incidentally Hitler's left shoulder was dislocated during the beer hall putsch when he was marching down the street linked arm in arm with his co-conspirators. The man on Hitler's left was shot dead and fell, jerking Hitler's arm down and injuring his shoulder. This injury went untreated for several weeks, and the resulting nerve damage was probably the true cause of Hitler's visible tremors.

[@JoeRogansForehead]

That dosnt cause tremors like Hitler had . Nerve pain maybe but not that crazy shaking that he had . It definitely was something like Parkinson’s or maybe it was the shoulder injury combined with all the meth he was doing

[@benjaminhowell5341]

As a ww2 enthusiast I absolutely love this! Very interesting series by Dr Felton

[@jrmckim]

Wow!! I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one!! Great job Dr.Felton!! You are awesome (as always) ❤

[@dannyrolfe8953]

This is fascinating, just love your work and topics you cover ❤

[@RVail623]

What about the story concerning a Soviet-recovered supposed Hitler skull artifact that was initially determined to be that of a male, but then was later DNA tested to be determined that of a female?

[@NorceCodine]

That was theorized by an American doctor who was granted access during the Yeltsin years to the remains in Moscow, but he didn't even speak Russian and probably didn't even understand what is that they are showing him.

[@user-vc2ku6hl1k]

It was not a DNA test.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Keep 'em coming Doctor Felton, you're the best! I like the new opening too!

[@krishanuA]

This new intro is cool! I could make out 2 new brass pieces added.

[@brianivey73]

You have outdone yourself on these episodes! Well done Dr Felton!

[@hepatus1]

the most expected of all your videos, dr. Felton! Congratulations for the excellent Job!

[@mikekitterhing1618]

Fascinating as usual. Mark truly is the best at this stuff. I have never until now doubted the official line, dismissing all the South American tales as neo nazi fever dreams. Top work .

[@silveriorebelo2920]

don't dismiss those tales - because there too many direct witnesses of Hitler's presence there - in my view, that is due to the fact that the nazis that migrated there needed a double of Hitler to manage peacefully the enormous amounts of money they had transferred to South America

[@wolfhalupka8992]

well, it always struck me as strange that the burning of the corpses was bungled the way it was. one would think that the disposal of the bodies would have been something of a sacred task for those who had followed their fuhrer to the end. thus, it may be not unthinkable that some bodies of poor souls who got killed in the fighting were botch-burned for the soviets to find, while the real bodies were well hidden. the storyline of the head honcho shooting himself may perhaps be fabricated to make him look more valiant, than just poisoning himself.

[@jacksons1010]

Or as admitted the Soviets found bodies, then reburied them before finally removing them. That alone raises all kinds of questions and possible errors. As for Hitler’s cause of death, it’s the opposite - the Soviets preferred citing poison as a cause of death (“cowardly”) vs a “brave” death by shooting himself. Most likely Hitler bit the capsule and shot himself simultaneously, so the cyanide wasn’t distributed through his body.

[@joemiller9931]

No, I believe since Hitler questioned Dr. Haase about the most "sure fire" method of suicide and his answer was "pistol and poison" that Hitler shot himself while biting down on a cyanide capsule.

[@Goodtimes78]

Great video, gets better with each instalment! Can’t wait for Episode 4

[@Philliesfever1]

Very interesting video Dr. Felton. Can’t wait for pt 4!

[@FlopFlap1]

I love how when you mention the one testicle issue you show a woman bowing to Hitler’s groin. Well done.

[@babbagebrassworks4278]

I remember the song about "one ball", we kids sang it in the school playgrounds in 1960's.

[@chillpengeru]

​@@babbagebrassworks4278it persisted even to the 90s somehow lol, I remember it from elementary or middle school

[@kirbyculp3449]

The lady in back, nodding her head in happy agreement, quietly hilarious... 'Yes, yes, only one ball'.

[@joemiller9931]

@@kirbyculp3449 Read Werner Maser- Hitler: Myth, Legend, and Reality which will debunk this silly only one testicle story which only circulated to degrade Hitler. In the book it gives evidence from Hitler's doctors indicating his genitals were normal.

[@stewartmckeand8953]

Yes, a suck for the Reich is a blow for freedom!

[@Willigula]

I couldn’t wait for this episode and I’m so excited to finally get to watch it! Now my mind is truly blown, especially after episode two and three. Again, I can’t wait for the next episode! This has been an amazing series.

[@dmc9487]

Seriously looking forward to the next episode. Gripping watch.

[@theo3053]

Another outstanding production, as usual. Also, love the music zinger at the end - great touch!!

[@jorgebordon5131]

The corpse of A. Hitler has been since 1973 (he had died on February 7, 1971, due to lack of medical attention) in Asunción, Paraguay, in a crypt that was made under the grounds of "the mutual of German women of Paraguay", today one of the entrances was inside the Palmas del Sol hotel in Asunción del Paraguay, this hotel was built on the parking lot of "la mutual" from where you could enter the crypt. We believe that it is still in that place today.

[@kina18]

So go take pics of his bones and bring back a finger or toe for DNA.

[@jorgebordon5131]

@@kina18 I'm sure that if you try a little more I could give a better answer.....where you show your education-

[@Anonymouse405]

Hitler said in his second book that he'd be vilified after the war, but that one fine day he would be vindicated. Once that happens his body whereabouts will possibly be disclosed.

[@damianousley8833]

Given the chaos in Germany at the end of the war, it is hard to have expected modern-day forensics to have been used. The divide between the Soviets and Western allies was further sources of distrust. Stalin had his own forms of paranoia. The missing leg of the Hitler corpse may have been scavenged by a stray dog or lost on the site as it was gardened by artillary.

[@jaimiemadden590]

Most interesting assessments of both bodies can’t wait for the next segment

[@olivierrevert8165]

Maaaany Thanks for your formidable series 👍👍👍👏👏👏 I just can't wait for the next episode of this breathtaking investigation...

[@mikedundas8224]

It might be interesting to chemically/ isotopically analyse the non-bridge teeth and other bone samples from both bodies to try to determine their approximate geographic origin - this could help determine if any body doubles (possibly from concentration camps) were used. Also, if the bodies were placed on their sides, was this done to ensure any numeric camp tattoo evidence was fully destroyed?

[@clifffff7630]

Pls stop trying. He just pointed out that Hitler didn't have body doubles, and that Andropov (the Soviet uncle junior) ordered the great bulk of the forensic evidence destroyed. Also, have you never stacked charcoal in a smoker? I will let someone else run riot with your idea that in the final week of April 1945, the SS went around concentration camps looking for a couple of non-emaciated Jews, gypsies, communists or otherwise undesirable elements who resembled Herr end Frau Hitler...

[@e-roc6703]

Mark, love your videos, I also have a interest and fascination with this time in history. Just seen one of your clips on a KZbin top 10 unknown facts from WW2. I was wondering if you will ever do a video on Allen Dulles connection to Germany, he was supposedly the go between for them in the treaty of Versailles, and their loan repayments. Also the American financial backers that had doings with Thyssen Industrial company. I am always interested in the full spectrum of why things happened the way they did. Have you heard of these things? Thank you.

[@kxkxkxkx]

The national socialists took over all the major industries in Germany and disenfranchised their owners, the German aristocrats ☝️ they were put back in charge of Germany after the war (as they were relatives of the British Queen) and Dulles was in charge of that effort and profited from it... Operation paperclip had not only scientific but also intelligence and economic aspects. James Angleton stated that, when made chief of US counterintelligence, his primary guidance from Dulles was that he could not polygraph Dulles nor 30 of his closest German industrialist friends 🤔 American foreign policy has been decided by the British aristocracy for over a century now - this is the "special relationship"

[@Godzilla00X]

Thank you for all your hardwork on your videos! Theyre so well done and informative, never fail to entertain!