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

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

[@fordfairlane662dr]

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

[@skyedog24]

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

[@tavish4699]

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

[@HitlerSings]

ikr

[@sgillespie964]

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

[@Coryiodine]

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

[@warrengoss7547]

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

[@MyFiddlePlayer]

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

[@daveacker7427]

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

[@whoami7721]

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

[@rodchallis8031]

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

[@flashgordon6670]

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

[@jinglesbluecat]

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

[@fortnite10230]

I agree this seems to make the most sense

[@TmcezzyTv]

What did he say?

[@ckm-mkc]

@@TmcezzyTv @20:40

[@TmcezzyTv]

@@ckm-mkc ❤️

[@brucewayne3633]

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

[@chrisedrev9519]

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

[@KermitFrazierdotcom]

Hollywood Calls!

[@Disciple0fMetal]

Id watch it

[@phoenixmodellingphotography]

​@@Disciple0fMetalI watched it, definitely recommend

[@peterslaby9782]

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

[@MyFiddlePlayer]

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

[@peterslaby9782]

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

[@davidwright9092]

100% and it’s not even close

[@furzedefur]

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

[@robwubbena4748]

My thoughts exactly. This man is a treasure.

[@michaelporzio7384]

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

[@alanblanes2876]

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

[@sameyers2670]

I completely agree

[@the_phaistos_disk_solution]

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

[@yomommaahotoo264]

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

[@michaelporzio7384]

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

[@logotrikes]

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

[@Xadous1]

I replayed that part twice, it was too good

[@robwubbena4748]

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

[@thomasfx3190]

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

[@Boomhauer11x]

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

[@davidulrichldj6140]

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

[@SP-qo3pd]

He could have easily faked those conditions before hand though.

[@michaelwasiljov8633]

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

[@Thonik76]

yes i agree

[@ogedeh]

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

[@XYZ-bi9eb]

I would say at least 1000X better.

[@phaasch]

That however, is a very low bar.

[@MarceloRomero360]

Absolutely agree

[@Boromirs_quality]

Mark Felton understood the assignment.

[@frankkinley6272]

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

[@jayander7705]

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

[@jiripeichl143]

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

[@asullivan4047]

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

[@SiliconBong]

That doggy never did any wrong. @@asullivan4047

[@charlesross9260]

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

[@dougtheviking6503]

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

[@Valkanna.Nublet]

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

[@dougjustdoug6391]

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

[@dd61125]

very offensive term.

[@zappababe8577]

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

[@WarblesOnALot]

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

[@rodchallis8031]

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

[@oliverracz5663]

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

[@InvestmentJoy]

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

[@francesco245]

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

[@evanbao93]

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

[@floydlooney6837]

Makes more sense than other theories

[@pooooornopigeon]

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

[@geraint8989]

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

[@Thoringer]

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

[@bondgabebond4907]

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

[@simonh6371]

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

[@Stable_Genius]

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

[@ThePiratemachine]

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

[@ThePiratemachine]

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

[@wvdb24]

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

[@wendyHew]

It will make visiting Berlin even more interesting

[@metalguy098]

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

[@machinesofgod]

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

[@asullivan4047]

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

[@artygnat3806]

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

[@Jordan-rb28]

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

[@y_ffordd]

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

[@paulgarnier879]

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

[@Ilkleyscot]

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

[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

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

[@rocco74superhuman45]

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

[@LuizFelipe-xw5lk]

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

[@indigard2747]

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

[@delwynandrews6514]

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

[@TheSoundOutside]

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

[@jerryconner4270]

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

[@Thomas-xd4cx]

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

[@45sticky]

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

[@-danR]

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

[@kanefoster8780]

Haha! So true!

[@alexriesenbeck]

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

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

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

[@judyArsh]

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

[@dustyak79]

Problematic

[@YourPalHDee]

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

[@florida_drone_dude]

Because Netflix is trash.

[@ottomateck3560]

He dont need netflix !

[@Macto5]

*Dr. Felton

[@rayman4449]

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

[@themrworf1701]

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

[@jerryconner4270]

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

[@fedecano7362]

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

[@Fuxser]

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

[@t850]

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

[@wadehampton1737]

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

[@Rusty_Gold85]

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

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

@@wadehampton1737a somewhat more poetic end than old Benito got

[@kbanghart]

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

[@Murray-wk3hz]

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

[@mattgeorge90]

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

[@preonmodel9906]

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

[@thesteelrodent1796]

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

[@Ulfcytel]

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

[@Redmenace96]

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

[@lewishamilton537]

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

[@florianlipp5452]

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

[@TheMerrittbadge]

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

[@browngreen933]

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

[@krohnhardt]

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

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

I'm right with you!😊

[@roxannlegg750]

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

[@garyfinn325]

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

[@matthewardison2541]

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

[@kevindavis5966]

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

[@michaelmiller641]

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

[@asullivan4047]

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

[@bradevans7935]

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

[@kutter_ttl6786]

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

[@donl1846]

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

[@SpartacusColo]

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

[@hambam7533]

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

[@stevenlindsay7268]

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

[@marknestbox]

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

[@eviltigeruk9754]

That wording

[@marknestbox]

@@eviltigeruk9754 That incomprehensible comment.

[@michealwhitehead4081]

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

[@wuffos]

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

[@kevmehl]

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

[@kursed1771]

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

[@dianabutterfield9519]

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

[@roxannlegg750]

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

[@samnewman5927]

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

[@aiwealthsecrets]

I'm of a similar mindset as yourself

[@mikelang8020]

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

[@Stable_Genius]

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

[@user-lm9dg8nr1j]

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

[@SuperOdyss]

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

[@rosaoddin4338]

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

[@Inverse_Midas]

A fine series on a mysterious subject, gifted to us by Dr Felton. I salute you for your excellent investigation work Sir!

[@robofclanlennox]

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

[@quintrankid8045]

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

[@kelrogers8480]

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

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

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

[@jayander7705]

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

[@keefymckeefface8330]

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

[@pauloalvesdesouza7911]

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

[@lewis838]

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

[@makaveli2tt]

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

[@45sticky]

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

[@scockery]

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

[@dustylover100]

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

[@outofturn331]

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

[@molybdaen11]

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

[@45sticky]

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

[@mhdz]

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

[@YourPalHDee]

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

[@joshaicklen6785]

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

[@dawnbarrier9148]

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

[@greyfox4577]

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

[@jarniwoop]

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

[@jetta5267]

Yep. Too much vodka.

[@michaelmagnus9]

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

[@dameceliamolestrangler3379]

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

[@bradevans7935]

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

[@bradevans7935]

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

[@Boomhauer11x]

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

[@Bjowolf2]

Do you mean the "History" Channel? 😂

[@chipparker3950]

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

[@Targula]

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

[@jayander7705]

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

[@DavidJCane]

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

[@markwebb8616]

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

[@carlmorales6872]

Truly magnificent work, Mark. Thank you.

[@LeAnimal65]

It's reported Hitler was so shaken by the way his pal Mussolini and his mistress were so displayed and desecrated after they were killed he vowed his own corpse would not see the same fate. I'm sure he made it clear that their corpses could never be found for that fact before he and Eva offed themselves.

[@shldnfr]

Yes. I could see their bodies being moved to a different place when it became apparent that the burning would not sufficiently destroy them.

[@tomawen5916]

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

[@quintrankid8045]

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

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

I doubt a metal detector would find bones.

[@tomawen5916]

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

[@annewilliamson4831]

Excellent work by Mark Felton in addressing an incredibly complex historical mystery.

[@steffenritter7497]

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

[@bencrider6727]

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

[@RevMikeBlack]

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

[@outofturn331]

Never discount the incompetence of Soviets

[@Dene181]

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

[@julianbennett3772]

Linge's statement has always held water for me. So, the evidence is compelling enough to point towards his version of what happened as being closer to the truth rather than anything else. Thanks Mark, for putting it all together.

[@Kataang101]

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

[@susanwhite7474]

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

[@CameronMcCreary]

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

[@derekp2674]

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

[@EpticSkiJump]

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

[@fitosolares]

Brilliant investigation, thank you Dr. Felton!

[@ChristopherSmith-qc2rm]

This is a fantastic series! thank you for posting

[@folgore1]

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

[@massi9039]

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

[@asya9493]

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

[@TyrSkyFatherOfTheGods]

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

[@Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

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

[@DBEdwards]

Sheer genius this is. There is no other comparable or credible documentary. I cannot believe my eyes or ears. Fantastic.

[@justinschielke5804]

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

[@VonDrinkoften]

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

[@mattgutierrez7651]

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

[@j.dragon651]

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

[@JohnDoe-in9lc]

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

[@raedwulf61]

Stunningly good series on the topic. Thank you!

[@johanvanzyl8479]

Absolutely top quality work Dr F.

[@andyjay9346]

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

[@user-dw3zl2dl3l]

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

[@gctzx]

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

[@carlosspiceyweiner3305]

This is the best history channel on the internet. It makes my university history classes seem so inadequate.

[@silvanski]

Without a doubt one of the best series by Dr Felton, alongside the multi-part Himmler and Goring videos.

[@alexs1007]

Fantastic series, Mark. I think it makes a lot of sense the actual bodies were never found and the corpses that were discovered were heavily doctored.

[@pentagrammatron2885]

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

[@kenskinner6948]

Brilliant production. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@andyL0648]

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

[@redemption8980]

Can't get enough... thank you Dr. Felton for the history lessons.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Always an outstanding video and presentation

[@martinp1544]

Mark's videos are ALWAYS interesting! Thanks!

[@Pirro-qw3rs]

I've been waiting all week for this,Dr Felton never disappoints.

[@Stickman2030]

This is the most objective inquiry into this subject I've ever seen. "And there you have it." First rate work.

[@MrSimonfoz]

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

[@andreafilippo3298]

Thanks Dr. Felton for this series.