The Strange Death of Rudolf Hess - Episode 1: One Way Flight

In 1987, Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess, imprisoned at Spandau for 41 years, died under deeply mysterious circumstances. Did he perish by his own hand, or was he murdered? This new series will examine this intriguing historical mystery, and present a surprising conclusion.
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[@RoyOrbisonsElvisTape]

As editor of Mien Kampf, would he be the original grammar Nazi?

[@TalkernateHistory]

Hahaha! 🤣

[@mattc8018]

Bravo.

[@johnnylast4350]

Well played my friend

[@sulphurous2656]

Some say he might as well have written the book.

[@sullivanspapa1505]

Very clever!

[@beany1987]

These mini series are by far the best historical videos on KZbin, even though I have watched many and the original of this video it’s still a interesting watch.

[@roraev9296]

At last! A series on Rudolf Hess. One of the great puzzlements of my life.

[@musclecarbear4704]

...but don't puzzle over this subject too much, as you too might be labeled a 'Conspiracy Theorist'. Yes, this story is very strange and nothing about it adds-up.

[@marcrigor6423]

What's puzzling about it? I only know the basic story thus far, seen on Documentaries and within this channel. A somewhat strange guy abandons the nazi party and then goes haywire and pretends to have amnesia as a last ditch effort to avoid sentencing?

[@onegathers]

@@musclecarbear4704 Hess was a muddled fanatic, who adored Hitler who in turn disowned him for his crackpot 'mission'. No-one can be watched 24 hours a day, and Hess managed to end his interminable existence when the allied gaze slipped. No murder or conspiracy. And conspiracy theorists are the most gormless, stupid, gullible sheep imaginable.

[@demusmorgan9622]

It was one of the biggest miscarriages of justice of the 20th century.

[@user-rl5nd3ys8p]

My Australian Grandmother had morning tea with Hess in 1934 ,while on a round the World cruise . I still have the postcards he gave Her , along with Diary references.

[@cromwellg60]

My father in law was one of his guards at Spandau (in his latter years) while stationed in East Germany and spent quite a lot of time with him. He told me Hess liked and was friendly with his guards apart from the Soviets because they used to deliberately drive their vehicles over his garden to irritate him and were very unkind. You can imagine my surprise when he casually brought that up at the dinner table!

[@jeffn8218]

Yeah, I wonder why the Soviets would do that. Poor Hess and his little garden.

[@okm58]

Based soviets

[@brontewcat]

I am glad to hear that. I heard that the guards were not supposed to interact with him. I am glad that was untrue, at least in his later years. Spending his life in prison, especially for the last 20 years when he the only prisoner, was punishment enough.

[@dudebro91-fn7rz]

​@jeffn8218 except Hess had literally nothing to do not the atrocities committed against them

[@TheDddkkk]

Funny my father also

[@ms8596]

It's unfortunate that 80 years on we cannot see the full records on both Hess and Himmler.

[@faktennichtglauben7202]

If I remember right, then the Hess files has been released about 10 years ago? At that time, Martin Allen published his book about Hess. And now the files are locked up again for decades, right?

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Western Marylander here! Retired Teacher. I once had a very interesting conversation with a fellow teacher. She said her last name was Himmler. " You are related to the Nazi Himmler?" I asked her." Unfortunately, yes !"she replied. "Well, you can not pick your relatives ! " I told her. I have German - Swiss ancestry. My Great-Uncle died on a beach in Anzio, Italy. He was a STAFF SGT in the US ARMY . He was definitely NOT A LOSER! 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🪖🫡🫡🫡🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

There are a number of graves in a local Catholic cemetery with the name Himmler. Those Himmler's were good, as I recall . One was a local physician. They probably left Germany right before WWII. knowing what was coming! 🤔🤔🤔

[@biglebowski5737]

@@faktennichtglauben7202 Did you watch the video. The year will be 2041. Pay attention!

[@angelsx4x242]

I expect files to be sealed for 100 years so maybe in 1942 we can begin to find out what we probably already know he parachuted in to meet with the duke of Hamilton and the king that never was Edward to arrange some sort of peace

[@libertyman3729]

Thank you not only the story of Hess but the background on everything and everybody involved at the time. I can't thank you enough for your passion for history and sharing it. 🇺🇸

hess must have known some pretty embarrassing details that are to be kept secret forever

[@xaviermontalban717]

For the government, yes. They're covering their own arses. The people demand the truth

[@marziofullin71]

Certamente, sapeva verità nascoste dagli americani, verità imbarazzanti per LURIDI ANGLOAMERICANI!!!

[@SoulSair]

A single one of your videos gives more humanity and insight in to the germans than anything ever published on history channel. Thank you.

[@JimJammXVII]

That is because it is independent of the mainstream media and the major documentary makers. American media, especially, is dominated and controlled by one demographic in particular. You will then get a one-sided picture of the reality portrayed.

[@anton2192]

@@JimJammXVII It's the Jews.

[@Indycarfanatic2024]

@@JimJammXVII why not say what you mean? America is dominated by Jewish bias so they make the Nazis look horrible...... I watch everything Dr Felton puts out. He isn't a sympathizer or conspiracy theorist at all. So your odd comment making it seem like he is a sympathizer or revisionist is totally wrong.

[@Napoleon1815-l8c]

Watching this before it gets pulled down again.

[@PSMCR69]

the video was uploaded again ---- just do Screen recording if you want a copy right now ----

[@torchkit]

@@PSMCR69 What is screen recording?

[@dawnwheeler2649]

Why was it taken down? It’s historical.

[@dac545j]

Pull ze ozzer wan old chep. Ze bells arr on it, Komrad - or is that Tavarich?

[@oliverreno4734]

@@dawnwheeler2649 It's not the 'correct' kind of history...

[@mark.J6708]

Having to edit and repost full well knowing Dr Felton would never put anything actually inappropriate in a video is so 1984.

[@kenon6968]

He chooses to post on here although there are alternative sites for posting videos why because he gets paid money from sponsorships and ads, if he wants the latter, he has to play ball. Not a conspiracy anymore than capitalism is a conspiracy against human dignity

[@j.armstrong9021]

Welcome to..Google, EBay. Facebook, PayPal, KZbin. All controlling. I never could understand why the Feds never went after EBay and PayPal, On EBay, for the longest time, You could only pay for purchases with PayPal, Which is owned by the same people that own EBay, so You had to pay fees to both for a single transaction, recently, They allowed other payment sights onto EBay, but I'm guessing that the same people most likely own those sights also. Sounds to Me as if someone in the Fed department is getting a kick back.

[@w204mikull]

@@kenon6968 he still has a point

[@Gennettor-nc8kx]

@@mark.J6708 Perhaps nothing inappropriate but a lot of nonsense though....

[@benjerman4438]

Clearly, I'm missing something... was there an "uncensored" version of this video posted elsewhere?

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

I often wondered why Rudolph Hess was given a life sentence since he was in captivity for most of the war. Now I know why. Thank you Dr. Felton!

[@54blewis]

Largely due his support of anti-Jewish legislation including the Nuremberg Laws,the invasion of Poland and the Battle of Britain,in addition to his complicity in the removal of Jews to ghettos …

[@SEAZNDragon]

Yeah the “in captivity for most of the war” overlooks the fact he was member #16 and #2 in leadership.

[@33moneyball]

@@SEAZNDragonhis actual power was minimal by this point.l.he was certainly a true believer and basically in love with Hitler but he wasn’t a power player at all.

[@gulfy09]

Following orders

[@SEAZNDragon]

@@33moneyball Hess' actual power maybe minimal but the Allies were likely worried about any symbolism Hess would have being the most senior leader still alive.

[@SimpliciusTeutsch]

While I was living in Spandau, I happened to find the site where the prison stood. I stood in front of the brick walls, which are today much smaller in height, and it was clear to me that it must have been there. A tour guide I met later confirmed it. Today, there are several shops and a large car park there. It's impressive how time passes over people and historical events. "In the abyss of history, there is room for everyone," Paul Valery said.

[@PatriceBoivin]

Some ww2 sites were obfuscated on purpose

[@buglover-qb1dq]

Your work is amazing. As Usual. Seeing the real " moving picture " clips adds so much to the story in not just hearing or reading about these events...

[@banterman]

Don't let the b*sta*ds grind you down Mr. Felton! Fantastic content.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I only occasionally watch Felton's excellent, incredibly well researched videos, so I have to ask is KZbin engaging in their usual reflexive censorship whenever anyone makes mere mention of the knot sees, even though entirely from a historical aspect? If true, I for one am incredibly weary with KZbin falling back on their cop-out of "it's the algorithm, not us." Mark Felton runs one of the best historical channels, with a very respectable following, and it's inexcusable that YT would ever interfere with the work that informs so many about even the darker chapters of world history, all the better to keep us informed and wary.

[@epci6419]

He’s not going down He’s literally Jewish

[@jaif7327]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns his videos are anything but well researched, his written work on the other hand is very well done

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@jaif7327 How?

[@Jesus_was_God]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns questions are cheap, find your answers alone bro.

[@AngloidBeliever]

I'm glad to see this, Mark, your older video about Rudolf Hess and his time in Spandau Prison is my favourite from your entire channel.

[@heritagehillsecurity8778]

Cliffhanger ending waiting for part two. ❤ Thank you for the wealth of historical knowledge you impart upon those who seek it! Sincerely Edward in Irvine, California.

[@jamiemcdonald1904]

He landed outside my old house on floors road. My neighbour the farmer’s daughter in her elderly years showed me part of the bf1. I also was a member of the 28th Giffnock scouts, where he spent some time before being moved.

[@seldom_seen_kid]

My father guarded Hess while he was doing his national service with the Black Watch. He said Hess used to call the guards over while he was doing his daily walk in the garden, then put them on report for fraternising with the enemy.

[@user-cybertroglodite]

Serious? That's awesomely based

[@Vongreimbf109]

LoL he had sense of humour😂😂

[@JonnyTGood]

hahaha.... Angolia! 🤣

[@wiwlarue4097]

My great grand had dinner with Hess when they were at some businness meeting in germany in the nointeen thirties and he told me Hess was so demonic he twisted the forks with the spagetti on it just by looking at it. I am not kidding.

[@JimJammXVII]

@@wiwlarue4097 Your great grandfather must’ve been doing the “kidding” - not you. 😂😂😂

[@vonzigle]

Thanks!

[@LofusYanchi-jt1yp]

Thanks Mark, i watched the original this morning yet the edited version hasn't changed me what so ever.. I must be normal.

[@OMLT2010]

Vielen Dank Dr. Felton. Der Historiker, ist nur allein der Wahrheit verpflichtet. Danke für Ihren Mut.

[@JohnJohn-zn8ib]

The truth is Hess and his buddies were scumbags.

[@rtyrsson]

Thank you for this episode. I was a teenager in West Germany when Hess died and I remember the news was busy with the story of the "last Nazi" and the very mysterious matter of his passing; with some clearly blaming the Soviets for his demise.

[@luisg.5700]

It was British "secret service" who cowardly whacked him

[@redblack8414]

Extremely interesting. Thank you Dr. Felton.👍

[@Danekim_]

Dr Felton love all your series and this one too ❤ thank you and can’t wait for episode 2 🎉 please stay healthy sir

[@makaveli2tt]

Always something to learn when Dr Felton makes a presentation. Thank you for sharing

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

My best friend is High School, his Brother in law was friends with a guy who guarded Hess back in the 80s before he got out of the military. All I remember is him telling us that Hess was alone in the prison, that there were no other prisoners, and that he liked to walk and had a very rigid schedule for going to bed, waking up, etc. This is all from memory when I was 15 and 16 years old in the 84 - 86. My memory is very spotty, but I'm pretty sure I remember the details I shared.

[@kleverich]

I had just commented it would be interesting to know more about Hess and the whole truth behind his mission to Scotland. Glad to see this!

[@sizzleswizzle9164]

So thankful the Hess series is finally here!!!

[@drt733]

A very interesting articule was written by Bruce Barry Halfpenny, he wrote that the autopsy didnt notice that Hess only had one lung, he lost yhe other in WW1

[@kenon6968]

Okay so this guy was shelled and shot at for 4 years, wounded multiple times, crashed an airplane, spent 40 years in jail with one lung and still live till his 90s? I think he qualifies as a hard man

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

That observation tends to validate claims of a doppleganger - who could not be permitted to reveal the truth.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Interestingly I happen to be close friends with a descendant of Rudolf Hess, I see this had to be reposted. He still has the same last name but won't share his first for privacy. As an avid student of World War 2 history and of yours Dr. Felton, I find it a uniquely odd sensation to be so close to a relative that was so close to Hitler. Fortunately he is absolutely NOTHING like a Nazi but the facial resemblance is haunting in a sense. Ace as always, right on the Mark 🎯

[@thEannoyingE]

On a related note, I know a descendant of Reinhard Heydrich, until recently, their name was unchanged. I’m assuming unwanted attention, but facial resemblance is quite uncanny. It’s a shame they had to change their name, but I can understand why.

[@siyacer]

interesting

[@knucklehead7456]

I'm good friends with two of his Great Grandsons. One looks EXACTLY like him. They've got pics of him in their Family Photo Albums holding both of them when they were Babies in the 1970s. He was allowed to be with his Family for Christmas one year. I'm pretty certain he was brought to the US for this cuz the pics were from inside one of their Homes and they live in the US. I didn't press them for details cuz I knew them for more than a year before they ever told me. I suppose they could have been wherever he was being held and, if that's the case, he was being held in place that was quite Homely and had most of his extended Family there

[@PeterSpencer-v8d]

Thanks

[@Upsideround]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks Mark!

[@drstevenrey]

Oh, Mr. Monobrow, good research. Nice work again. The entire episode of the Spandau Prison is seriously ridiculous. You can tell how embarrassing the story was on how quick the prison was torn down and removed after Hess's death. Basically the bulldozers were just waiting for it.

[@alanscott7798]

Greetings from Mexico - and happy Christmas to everyone!

[@mecx7322]

Viva Mexico !

[@michaelbeams9553]

Your videos have effected my marriage , Everytime my wife says " I need a favor " . I hear your opening music in my head . 🎶

[@bretfisher7286]

😂

[@chrismanteris9093]

@@bretfisher7286affected

[@harryruzgerian4855]

LOL

[@jackabbey38]

😂

[@simonkrupa9524]

Thank you for another terrific video, Dr. Felton! I am a huge fan of your channel. Lt. Col. Ronald Speirs of the US 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne, and of Band of Brothers, was the American governor of Spandau Prison for a time.

[@PedroYippeekayaye]

I've been watching for longer than I care to admit and you're really good at these documentaries. good job.

[@dtyn]

I joined a group tour to the Tower of London and suprised the tour guide when I answered her question: "Who was the infamous Nazi prisoner held here?" correctly! She didn't know I'm a fan of this channel! 🤣

[@Trubyd44]

I don't see why Hess was in prison for 41 years and some of the other Nazis were released so early. It could be because Hess had some embarrassing information he could release. I never thought Albert Speer should have been given such good treatment. He just was a smooth talker...

[@geetee7154]

I believe it was the Russians who would not sanction an early release, politics as always ​@@glosfishgb6267

[@kaptunkordan6656]

because hess flew over to england to try and end the war after 14 other peace offers were rejected by england. he was then executed in 1949 during the nurumberg trials for allaged nazi war crimes which he never did because he was in london tower for 5 years

[@icetruckthrilla]

Speer played the game perfectly. Hess flying to the UK early in the war probably prevented his execution.

[@angelvillamor4838]

So glad you made another new video.

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

This is why I like watching your channel Dr Felton because I never knew his death was shrouded in such mystery

[@martinluke9470]

Hess knew things the West did not want the world to know. That's why they kept him there until he died.

[@jax3695]

That’s why the soviets were the ones who refused to allow his release?

[@TheDddkkk]

He knew the crime was bigger then only the nazis.

[@christopherfleming1047]

Part 2? This has to be one of my favorite WW2 stories. So murky. He was definitely bumped off imo

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

My next-door neighbour in Oxfordshire used to live locally to Mytchett house in Sussex where Hess was held. As part of a gang of young boys it was a badge of honour to see how far they could penetrate the defences of that house without getting caught. In the end, of course, one of them was caught, it was him. He descibed it thus - he used some vegetation surrounding the house to get himself closer and then crawled through the untended grass towards a hedge. When he arrived at the hedge he found himself looking down the barrel of an entrenched and disguised Vickers machine gun, complete with crew lying very still, waiting for him to enter grabbing range. Thoroughly grabbed, he was lifted up, taken to the guard room from whence his parents had to come and extricate him. He was punished just as you would expect. A proper spanking. He told me that the house was previously used as a command centre by the RAF and he had acquired some mementoes from previous more successful attempts to get inside, namely some red squadron identification tags made of tin that would be placed upon a block and pushed around a battle-table to indicate squadron positions when in flight. He gave these mementoes to me, years ago and I still have those, complete with a small section of aluminium from a Bf110 nightfighter about 1.5 " square. I cannot vouch for the fragment being from Hess' aircraft though it makes a good drawing-room, after-dinner story.

[@Haashi77k]

I am sergeant for many years in my country, my government and defense officials sidelined me and arrested me injusticely several times, they denied my deserved military ranks, longtime I was looking how to seized the power completely. Mark Felton always offer us insightful history about WWII and many events of Nazi leaders like Rudolph Hess, thank you very much.

[@markburd8541]

How loathsome

[@jdsofar]

Why did he spend so long there? Even worse war criminals didn't serve anywhere near as long

[@jjeherrera]

Maybe they feared nazis would rally around him.

[@weirdshibainu]

He knew too much

[@whopito422]

Made example of. By being #2 Nazi, it would've been slap on face NOT to lock him up for life

[@jdsofar]

@@jjeherrera you could say that about anyone post war which didn’t happen on a large scale to have any meaningful impact

[@weirdshibainu]

@@whopito422 No...he knew too much

[@louandcolinsaviationnonsen478]

Thank you Mark. The whole Hess story just reeks of intrigue and plot - all virtually kept secret. Can't wait for episode two. Just for the record, the locals pronounce 'Mytchett' as 'Mit-chit'.

[@oj_ow]

I really appreciate the series editions you do, great stuff and thanks!

[@geordie1032]

Fascinating topic. Thanks, Mark

[@elliotwatson3964]

My Grandad guarded him and even though he wasnt a guard during his death, he knew something was dodgy about his suicide

[@OMLT2010]

Richtig, es war auch kein Selbstmord.

[@collector3]

So basically, Hess was put in prison for wanting peace! And then most likely murdered!

[@GerardHammond]

Excellent episode. Thanks Mark

[@pablopeter3564]

Excellent description. I will be looking forward to watching the second part of this subject. Thanks .

[@dominiquecharriere1285]

He knew too much to be released, and he didn’t want to die… But what did he knew exactly? We will probably never know.

[@pierremainstone-mitchell8290]

Nice one indeed Mark and I look forward to the other episodes!

[@raftai665]

I've never understood the case of Rudolf Hess. He was the first among the nazis to reach out for peace and went against his own government, still he was punished that harshly and isolated from the world. Why? What was it about him that warranted such a reaction?

[@OptiPopulus]

He could have prevented war, that was his crime..

[@shoryukenxx]

⁠ @OptiPopulus No, he couldn’t have. And if he tried he at the very least would’ve been stripped of his power and replaced (while still not achieving peace).That’s the best version of events that would’ve happened to Hess. More likely though, is that he would’ve been arrested. We have a direct example of what would’ve happened to Hess in the situation with the head of the SS near the end of the war while the moustache man was in the bunker. The head of the SS had a warrant for his arrest issued and he was stripped of all his offices, after he sought peace through Count Bernadotte. And his adjutant was executed. He would’ve been executed also. Look at what the 1930s German regime did on the night of the long knives, and the fallout of the July 20th plot as well. If Hess tried to propose peace and his government found out, it would’ve been unforgivable.

[@scalfer]

He was sent to Scotland to meet the royals and to persuade them to remove the drunken Churchills war monger machine and accept peace treaty. Germans sent 20 peace treaties to Britain.

[@bordersw1239]

@@OptiPopulusBritain had been at war with Germany for almost 2 years when he landed.

[@benburndred2226]

Hitler wanted peace, but Churchill got his war

[@crazydave951]

40 men to guard an old man and he still got whacked.

[@mecx7322]

Main question is, who gave him iron extension cable.

[@Andronicus2007]

​@@mecx7322Tbh, after 40+ years in prison and at that age, he had probably had enough.

[@crazydave951]

@@mecx7322 A guard lol

[@ivantsanov3650]

The British killed the guy. Mikhail Gorbachev was willing to set him free, and the British were worried that he might start giving interviews and write ✍️ MEMOIRS (open his mouth), which could 'rewrite' history.

[@jfro5867]

So he spent most of the war as a prisoner, think you nailed it by saying the uncomfortable truths behind all this are still not released to us.

[@MR_NICE72]

Been subbed 4 ages now...awesome channel..awesome narrator

[@toddmccowen8206]

while in the army in berlin i saw hess looking at us at the one window then in his little garden , i was a combat engineer working there 1970

[@Ramzi1944]

I find it incredibly fascinating to be able to reply to this comment, I don't know if I can explain it correctly, but it's the fact that I live at the same time as someone who saw that historical character, even for some brief moments. Thank you for sharing that.

[@littlebrookreader949]

This channel it superb. What an exceptional account of the war players. Thank you so much! 👍👍

[@archcunningham5579]

They muzzled Hess for decades. They simply couldn’t let the truth get out.

[@andrewfletcher5584]

And this is why I usually wait till all the videos in the series are out!! Just getting good and now I have to wait for the next episode!!

[@kayokowalski8590]

His death as last survivor, then demolishing Spandau quickly is fishy as hell

[@24MusicCarats]

What could have possibly happened ?

[@gillianbrown8502]

It’s very odd he waited for decades and then apparently killed himself. It’s also odd that he had a life sentence when many who committed multiple atrocities were released.

[@kambrose1549]

Maybe we'll find out thst Hess ' hope of turning Britain into an ally was well founded. I guess they demolished the prison to prevent it becoming a shrine? How odd that Hailton was allowed a private interview with him..today he'd have been regarded with grave suspicion !

[@jmtproductions3650]

But how when the likes of Albert Speer was allowed to go free and even write books about his time in the inner circle? Unless it's because Hess was mentally not well (which I highly think he was) and the allies couldnt allow him to be a "loose cannon", so to speak, and reveal things that went on that would embarrass the royals and British government and draw attention. Then again, Speer seemed to play ball post war and wasn't a threat, as it's been known he exaggerated a lot of things to drive his book sales and not draw attention to any embarrassment the allies didnt want showing them up as the "good guys". I'm just trying to figure out the motives myself, Hess is such an interesting character. It's interesting how he was kept under lock and key as the last big Nazi prisoner, and the allies allocating all that time, money and resources at Spandu to keep one man locked up, while other Nazis were allowed to be free.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Fascinating as ever! Thank you Mark.

[@JC_WT]

I have been studying what goes on behind the curtains for most of my life, and learned things most people would never believe. But something about this case is so magnetizing. I have some theories, but how I wish I cold know the raw truth...

[@Phat737]

Another great historical piece from you sir, I’m looking forward to seeing the next chapter!

[@TheSpecialCostumeShop]

“Rudolf Hess, all alone, dancing the Spandau Ballet”

[@scockery]

You know this much is truuuuue...🎶🎷🎶🎶

[@markburd8541]

How utterly ghastly!

[@grantdeancommons5390]

Lol 😆 Spandau ballet 🩰

[@runglerhz5590]

That's gold

[@melm4760]

Dear Sir, Well, another great episode. I enjoy your storytelling. Looking forward to Part 2! Have a beautiful day!

[@steenr8372]

Why did Hess get life compared to the other six? My theory is, that the allied didnt want him to come out and talk. Their treatment of him since his flight to Scotland, bears witness of this

[@GerardHammond]

Why did the original video get removed?

[@MethaneCreek]

KZbin age restricted it apparently

[@shaider1982]

You tube age-restricted this so Mark had to edit the video.

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

Silenced screens vanish, pixels fade like ghostly mist- truth lost in the void.

[@GerardHammond]

@ oh wow. Thanks

[@ettajfan5882]

What the heck? I often watch these videos more than once, but never within the space of several hours.

[@CompellingHistory]

crazy to think what it must have been like to be in that prison, either as a guard or Hess. Great video!!

[@quintrankid8045]

Hmmm.... plenty of empty cells. Lots of opportunity for east-west trade in goods unavailable on the other side of the wall.

[@dennisb9638]

Looking forward to part 2! Great content as always!

[@alfonsoschifoso942]

You’re the man, Mark. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@jaybobdoodles]

HOOO-EYYY! Let’s go, Mark! That understated score gets me goin, every time. Keep up the brilliant work! ❤🎉

[@Zachary90]

Hi Mark I hope you have an excellent Christmas 😁

[@JFKismyhusband_]

Sad the original video got removed. I remember watching it a few years ago. Either way, I’m glad you made an updated one. I’ve always been interested in Rudolf Hess’s death. definitely intresting..

[@muskokamike127]

2:18 utter ridiculous waste of resources. "why is our country broke"? because the gov't spends billions on crap like this.

[@JoeS-e5s]

Very good comprehensive documentary on Rudolf Hess and his early years.

[@akula9713]

It is alleged that Hess was dosed with various drugs when he imprisoned in Wales. It changed his character and personality, that might explain his strange behaviour during the Nuremberg trials. The book “ Operation James Bond” flirts with this idea as fact - fiction.

[@mikeromney4712]

Nothing is impossible...especially when it comes to such delicate issues in world politics.

[@bordersw1239]

Where is it alleged- all the local accounts point to him having a good time there - he was often driven on days out and some locals are adamant that he visited the local horse races.

[@akula9713]

@ it was alleged by the author of Operation James Bond. A book that makes bold claims about several events during the war, but avoids conflict with the U.K. official secrets acts by claiming some of it is fiction…….mere publicity or?

[@MadeleineTakam_Info_on_Profile]

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀, that you had to take down the original video and edit and re-upload. In order to say try to end himself rather than the other word.

[@danstevens6515]

KZbin is ridiculous, it used to be cool

[@jean-charlesweyland129]

Out of curiosity I tried searching for the Ozzy Osbourne song containing that very word. Writing an S in the research bar after the artist name gave over 20 results, making a U follow that S gave none... until I wrote the word in it's entirety then only did the song's title appear as a result... It's a strange world we have to live in.

[@evandawson4862]

Censorship then, censorship now. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@josephosheavideos3992]

Your (as usual) superb video confirmed my long-held belief that Rudolf Hess was a tragic figure of World War II. He deserved punishment for war crimes, but life imprisonment? I can hardly wait for Episode 2.

[@bryanbryant9962]

7:30 is one of my favorite clips of Hess. He's so excited! Thank you Dr. Felton for a wealth of information I was not aware of. Looking forward to the next episodes in the series!

[@TheRealBatCave]

U mean fanatical

[@BlutUndEhre88]

No​@@TheRealBatCave

[@TheRealBatCave]

@BlutUndEhre88 yes....he was and absolute fanatic

[@London755]

Generally I would recommend against having favorite clips of Nazis, or at the very least they should be from Nuremberg in 1946.

[@XE1GXG]

Otro fascinante documento-video del Dr Mark F. Saludos desde Guadalajara, MX.

[@neilward3428]

Are we ever going to get part 2 ?

[@richardtidd2738]

Hess was very well educated as opposed to Hitler and he was largely responsible for the writing and editing of Mein Kampf. This monumental work became the bible of National Socialism and made Hitler very rich and famous. Thank you Dr Felton for your fine series on a fascinating man.

[@CharlieMile]

After his death, they build a shopping centre on the site which the British troops stationed there quickly nicknamed Hessco

[@mecx7322]

Yes, Potsdamer Platz business and shopping district.

[@dave_lawrence]

Fantastic video, as always and thank you. I live in Farnborough Hampshire, a few miles from Mytchett Place. Pronunciations may have changed since 1941, but currently the village of Mytchett is pronounced "Mitchett". Just for the record and in no way taking anything from this great video. Like another commenter mentioned, it's like being in the 80s and actually having to wait for the next episode rather than binging on a good thing all at once is a strange feeling.

[@peter455sd]

Ahhh,the official versions,they are so comforting and conforming,all the dots match...,and don't you dare question anything.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

An amazing documentary, thank you so much 😊

[@clonmany1000]

I remember something about Hess when he died having no signs of a gunshot wound he got in ww1, one of my first conpriracy theory rabbit holes!

[@Rockyxplore]

YES ! it was a book written by a British Doctor who worked at Spandau ....No scars at all ! and The doctor had Hesse's military file showing the wounds and their complications etc ...also in the book there were pictures of the plane signed out of Germany and being different than the one that crashed in England with different numbers on the fuselage ....a compelling book ! I will look it up again as I read it in the 80s

[@GordonDonaldson-v1c]

@@Rockyxplore ". . . crashed in England . . ." Do you want to have a think about that?

[@denovemportem]

As far as I remember, there was also the question of Hess suffering from severe arthritis thus being absolutely unable to lob a rope over the beam from which he hung himself. Too many questions too few answers.

[@clonmany1000]

@@denovemportem There was a tv doco I remember about Hess in captivity and some connection with a Royal...a bungled escape attempt...and a plane crash in Scotland,gonna look at this old rabbit hole again!

[@clonmany1000]

....and not the original plane crash from Germany.

[@REDRAWVISIONS]

Very good ... waiting already for part 2!!

[@GoTellTheSpartans24]

WHY was he locked away for the rest of his life, in a prison JUST for him? The establishment must of been desperate to keep him quiet yet still keep him alive?? Very odd

[@iroscoe]

He was under the control of four countrys it was the Soviets that vetoed parole for Hess and the other Spandau inmates as they wanted the access to the British sector where the prison was .

[@akandesaheed3835]

​@@iroscoeit doesn't add up

[@RobertEWaters]

@@akandesaheed3835 Actually it does.

[@mikeycraig8970]

I was waiting for this one, obviously read my comment a few weeks ago. Nice one Mr Felton.

[@bretfisher7286]

Hess had an unforgettable and enviable unibrow, did he not? I wonder if that's why they kept him alive so long. So they could look at the unibrow! And marvel! But seriously, very interesting video, Dr. Felton, as always.

[@wndafl7789]

State secrets are the worst, how can we will in true democracies without access to all knowledge and without a strong and vibrant academia like Mark Felton to guide us to the truth: Thank you Dr Mark Felton!!

[@muskokamike127]

16:55 well, Hitler could offer 1M peace offerings but we ALL know how much he honored them.

[@HeliodromusScorpio]

🤡🤡🤡

[@danielc7877]

Thank you so much for such great content ❤

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Keep fighting! Cheers, Mark!