The Hunt for Martin Bormann - Episode 3: The Paraguay Connection

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What happened to Hitler's sinister private secretary, the head of the Nazi Party Chancellery Martin Bormann? Did he manage to escape from Berlin in May 1945 and live out the rest of his life in hiding in South America? This series will answer those questions.
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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Major Sources:
- Ladislas Farago, Aftermath: Martin Bormann and the Fourth Reich (1974)
- Hugh Thomas, Doppelgängers: The Truth About the Bodies in the Berlin Bunker (1995)
- Charles Whiting, The Hunt for Martin Bormann: The Truth (1996)
- Jochen von Lang, The Secretary (1979)
Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress; Petriukas; Skjolebro; Jorg Braukmamm; Noclador; Bernard Gotfryd; FF MM.

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[@SyntheticVoices]

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[@Neapoleone-Buonaparte]

Bormann was in South America. After he died, West Germany fabricated his find in Berlin after his skeletal remains were smuggled to Germany...

[@idoobbberz_tv6676]

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[@skwalka6372]

@@idoobbberz_tv6676 If you are in the US or can move there in a relatively short period of time, you will be able to gather first hand fascinating material for a truly horrifying horror novel about the takeover of the US by a malefic orange-haired fat fellow who will make any WWII bad guys look like nursery babies in comparison.

[@idoobbberz_tv6676]

@@skwalka6372 I live in the Midwest United States. I'm trying to write a fictional horror novel based on non-fictional people, events & places.

[@rogerborman1270]

He definitely died in Germany. My uncle Martin told me this when I visited him in south America once.

[@maximiliankolbe_NIN]

👌🏻

[@detectordegados5292]

I also know many Martins, they are all electricians for some reason...

[@marcokite]

@@maximiliankolbe_NIN - St Maximilian Kolbe pray for us

[@marcokite]

your uncle sounds like a good sort

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

Love your sarcasm!!

[@aa64912]

I’ve posted this before, but my late wife spent 15 years in South America and you would have a hard time convincing the people down there he died in Berlin

[@feynman6625]

Latinamerican people, some of them, feel important about nazis seeking refuge there. You cannot be more stupid and inmoral. They looove all things german. Even the genocides.

[@robertschumann7737]

No way he made it out of Berlin. He was hated by the Nazis just as much as the rest of the world. I bet his own mother would turn him in for a $5 reward. Without Hitler protecting him, his goose was cooked. Wouldn't be surprised to find out somebody he tried to break out with shot him in the back.

[@wpeterwood4717]

Agreed

[@jorusnak1998]

Yup

[@user-yy5jm1xy4n]

Having watched the Hunting Hitler series Borman did not die in Berlin.

[@AngeloPerfili]

this mini series is excellent, even the teaser about the skull has us on the edge of our chairs....

[@jrmckim]

Or beds (Recovering from surgery)

[@williamespinosa9094]

You're the undisputed Champion of WW2 history sir! Thank you for the great videos. 👏👏👏👊💪🇺🇲

[@alamore5084]

Agree.

[@ibnewton8951]

Forty one years ago I traveled throughout Paraguay. In the north-western part of the country I found the country to be remarkable in one particular respect. Most towns, populated by Spanish/Hispanic Paraguayans which were laid out with no apparent thought to town planning. Quite the norm for most Argentinian and Paraguayan towns and villages. Then there were the Teutonic influenced small towns and villages. The German influence, culture and language was unmistakable. Chalk and bloody cheese. I plan to visit there again before I die. You should too.

[@ROOKTABULA]

@Putler's Astrologer Do a search maybe? There are many.

[@ROOKTABULA]

That speaks directly to a post I just made: "If you want hard evidence that there is no Sky Being that cares and/or watches over us? It's that any high level Nazi war criminals were able to enjoy comfortable, often opulent, lives for decades after WW2."

[@hardnox6655]

I concur. There is definitely a German influence in a number of South American countries. I've seen it myself. It's surprising to have met so many people with German surnames and obvious German ethnicity despite them speaking only Spanish. Also, a number of German ships and U-boats arrived in South America after the war whereas their crews simply melted into the local populations.

[@tomnoodles8768]

@@ROOKTABULA The Bible tells us that Satan subverted Gods creation from the very beginning. If anything, the existence of nazi war criminals is proof that Satan is the god of this world as Jesus said.

[@ukraine7249]

I had I drank with Norman in Berlin in 1948

[@Clipgatherer]

There were even photographs published, that purported to show Martin Bormann alive and well in South America. But, at the end of the day, we can safely assume that Hitler’s private secretary is dead and buried now. If alive, he would be 122 this year. 😊

[@RobWhittlestone]

Riveting stuff - I have never forgotten the memory of my father being excited in the early 1960's at the news Bormann had been discovered in South America. And while he was not directly involved in the search, my father was in British Intelligence, so I expect his belief possibly to have been underpinned by information that was not common knowledge. All the best and THANK YOU Mark for this stunning series. Rob in Switzerland.

[@alamore5084]

Bormann was too forward thinking, self serving and intelligent to be trapped and die in Berlin. No doubt he made a new life for himself in South America. This series of videos by Professor Felton are sublime.

[@ajmpatriot4899]

This is what I believe too. Which means he would’ve been gone well before even seeing Hitlers bunker. I would be. Hitler as well.

[@benisaten]

Dr. Felton these are amazing. My regards, respects and thanks. From 🇨🇦✌️

[@freedombro6502]

Trudeau must go 🇨🇦

[@bak-mariterry5180]

@@freedombro6502 Biden must go also . 👎 🇺🇸

[@richardtidd2738]

Dr. Heyde `s suspicious death is certainly an important clue in this fascinating story. Another interesting point not often mentioned is Bormann`s wealth. His money and power would have kept a lot of people from talking. Farago`s book is well worth reading and definitely points to a Vatican connection. Thank you Mark, AWESOME series !

[@ms38980]

A running gag in my family is I will occasionally just blurt out, “I want to go out like Martin Bormann. On top of a Panzer trying to ram through Soviet forces.” The wife ignores me and the three teenage daughter roll their eyes. Thank you Dr. Felton for your amazing work. I hope you also appreciate that it also manages to irritate all the women in my house as well.

[@ericrolland9092]

You are killing it with the current series!! I’m loving it!

[@thomastully5940]

Well done Dr Felton,have been waiting for this from a Irishman here in Svendborg,Denmark.

[@MI-mx3rh]

Me too, I friggin ❤ 🇩🇪

[@ciaranbrowne2]

Irish man in Groningen, Netherlands here 🇳🇱

[@thomastully5940]

@@ciaranbrowne2 Tramore 😊

[@bugler75]

@@thomastully5940 Hello there, Irishman here in Lorraine, France !

[@ColinH1973]

Your work is always first class, Mark, but this is one of your best. I am enjoying it immensely. Thanks.

[@Steven-ng8rq]

Your work is fascinating, was really looking forward to this video. Keep up the great work thank you

[@fernandogallardo7736]

this week a german submarine was discovered in the necochea province of Buenos Aires. I live on misiones near the ruins where Bomann was hiding. There is a very large community of Germans here in the Garupá area. Bormann house is near the Paraná River, which borders Paraguay. The area is very jungle.

[@dingusgarage803]

English accents are so soothing to Americans. At the end of the video when the eerie music played along with the skull, my six year old looked overly scared of it. As soon as Mark started speaking again, it was as if he was soothed by a big teddy bear.

[@jb6027]

Fascinating. I recall that when Bormann's skull was "discovered", in a Berlin location that had been searched many times before and had undergone considerable redesign and rebuilding in the years since 1945; that the Bormann's skull contained a type of red clay not found in and around Berlin but was common in Paraguay.

[@uptoolate2793]

That's right.

[@lmao2118]

didnt knew that detail! indeed, i live in argentina, and that entire area NE of argentina and E of paraguay is covered in rich, crimson soil

[@dougerrohmer]

Spoiler alert!

[@rkitchen1967]

What I don't understand is why anyone would care where they found his skull after his death?

[@SlyPearTree]

@@rkitchen1967 It's about when and how it got there.

[@ericthompson3383]

Im glad your bringing Bormann's story to light. Your are the best at making these videos. Out of all the inner circle it seems that he would've been the one to actually make it out of Berlin having the money and resources to do so.

[@alamore5084]

Agree 100%

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

I fully believe Bormann was completely prepared for the impending doom Berlin was about to experience. Money, identity, escape route, accomplices... all pre-planned. He was ready to go... the man was too smart not to have all his ducks in a row. 👍🏼🍻

[@alamore5084]

@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 Agree entirely. Bormann would have been excellently prepared for ALL eventualities to smoothly move on to a new life far away from recognition or where he could be extradited. Evil and self interested and nobodys fool. He is the type of man who would have been focusing with intent on this a good 2 years + from the end. When other Nazis were still feeling assured of victory.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Very interesting but I haven’t heard anything about Bormann’s ten children. Did Bormann ever try to contact them? Were they ever interviewed? Are they still alive? I am curious about this aspect of the search.

[@jrmckim]

Not only money and resources but that cut throat nature of his surely helped get him out of there too. I believe he was counting down the minutes to Hitlers suicide so he could leave afterwards. I don't think for a minute that man really cared for anyone but himself.

[@MegaBallsack1234]

EASILY one of the best historical channels there is. Amazing job. Such thorough content. I love it.

[@Asger21]

Not one of the best. THE best, beyond doubt!

[@MPGunther1]

Your research and compiling your videos is an unimaginable task. Thank you Dr. Felton for all your hard work

[@devil2jz500]

In Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Southern Brazil you should never ask your grandpa what he did in WW2. It is very rude! (When I lived in Uruguay I had Nazi neighbors from the Graf Spee ship wreck.)

[@_Ben4810]

I had a family member who was dispatched to Mexico in the late 60's to manage an American-owned factory, & much to their surprise the senior engineers were all unrepentant old Nazis... 😳 As you say, it was best not to ask or know what some of these guys had done...

[@vk2ig]

If they had any sense when asked, they would claim to have Waldheimer's Disease - named after that famous sufferer, Kurt Waldheim - which is a disease affecting one's memory of what one did between 1939 and 1945.

[@josedecamargo753]

The nazis got regular jobs, at least in Brazil, and no one would ever suspect them. Josef Mengele literally became a farmer in São Paulo state during the early 60s. Franz Stangl worked in the Volkswagen factory in São Paulo for years. Gustav Wagner worked making concrete fence posts.

[@devil2jz500]

@@josedecamargo753 in my hometown in the border with Brazil/Uruguay, many Nazis got regular jobs too. My neighbor who was in the Graf Spee ship wreck started a “padaria”. He was an awesome baker and his first name was “Uber”. His family still live in the same house.

[@gayusschwulius8490]

Same applies to Germany, lol When you asked my grandfather what he did in WW2, he'd just smile and say: "I lived." In reality, he was an SS officer who probably committed unspeakable crimes during his time at the eastern front until he was captured by the Russians.

[@dustywoood]

These series of episodes including the Himmler one are really brilliant, I'm thoroughly enjoying your back to back covering of these Historical events - learning heaps from them. Please continue to do this type of series of episodes for other figures after this one finishes :)

[@gonavy1]

Anyone not following Dr. Felton is missing out on something spectacular.

[@davef.2811]

As always, great research and top-notch presentation. Thanks.

[@javarwayman7085]

I must say that there is no fictional story that can match the suspense of a real life investigation into the whereabouts and ultimate fates of one of the most notorious international crimmnals in world history! Magnificent world Dr. Felton!

[@craigf.5855]

Dr. Felton has really embraced the ol' cliffhanger hasn't he??!?! Excellent information, as always.

[@marcioreis2648]

Thank you for episode 3 ,can't wait for the fourth episode and what lies ahead. Mr. Felton you're the best.

[@DavidFraser007]

Fascinating, can't wait for the next installment.

[@HistoryHustle]

Great video once more. You really dive into the mystery and that makes it captivating to watch. Cheers!

[@tarikwildman]

Fascinating, carefully researched, and brilliant. One of your best ever. Congratulations and thanks

[@tbd5041]

Thank you! I have been anxiously awaiting this episode. Brilliant work!

[@stefanschleps8758]

Thank you Professor Felton. Most excellent, better than any other documentary on this subject I have ever seen. Factual, to the point, without unnecessary fluff and drivel. I would go as far as to say outstanding, but I believe you will exceed such acclaim. I know from experience that there is little a state won't do to either preserve their pride, or their reputation. (I have my own story to relate which is in my yet to be published autobiography. I think you will find it of interest.) Looking forward to Episode 4. All the best.

[@Abele277]

Dr Mark Felton...you always leave me on the very edge of my seat...amazing research,topnotch narration...impeccable eloquence..keep it amazing,interesting and educative as always Dr Felton.

[@oreilly1237878]

Mark Feltons history videos are second to none,especially his studies on W.W.2.They truly bring history alive for us.

[@donl1846]

Wow Professor Felton, this series about Bormann is fantastic. Lots of new information/photos to add to this mystery, well done and thank you !!

[@hewi9541]

YES! Finally Part 3 from Doc. Felton

[@joeyw7325]

Dr. Felton your videos are just incredible. Im obsessed with WWII history because of your videos. Thank you much sir

[@przem0l1994]

Every time I curiously watch Mark Felton`s film until the end, he tries to frighten me at the end. :) Great work :).

[@jaredtrainor6860]

Thank you Mr. Felton, you singlehandedly have expanded my interest and knowledge of history 10 fold!

[@benjamintaylor3934]

I've genuinely spent much of today wondering when chapter 3 would land! Thoroughly enjoyed this, Dr. Felton 🙂

[@stevenhershman2660]

Can't wait for part 4 !

[@puruthacker9700]

What a brilliant series on Bormann. Kudos to your hard work and research Dr. Felton. Looking forward to the next one!

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Nice to see my old Army MI badge, which I last saw back in ‘76. Spent several years in Germany and find this particular series very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@schizoidboy]

In Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory there is a news report from Paraguay revealing the last Golden Ticket winner and the reporter holds up a picture of Martin Bormann. Incidentally, the ticket turned out to be fake. Originally I thought it was a picture of Sluggworth.

[@rolandocastaneda4429]

Another awesome video from Mark Felton!

[@johncox2865]

Good work, sir. I look forward to the next episode.

[@oncall21]

This has been building up as one of Dr Felton's best series yet. All I know is that I would have hated to have been a Nazi on the run if Dr Felton was on my trail. Thanks for sharing!

[@The105ODST]

Thanks Mark for the new upload. 👍

[@Sarkus01]

I'm glad you looked at Faragos book in this investigation. It's got some interesting things in there that have proven to be true, even if it is hurt by other things - such as his claim to have met Bormann at some point. I would note, though, that there are those who think Faragos was fed information by the Soviets and so the "independent" conclusion you note of them also thinking Bormann was in Paraguay may not be true.

[@althorno]

'After this touching scene' had me laughing. Brilliant series, can't wait for the next one. Thank you Dr Felton!

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Your level of research is beyond admirable. You always bring the small details that I never see anywhere else

[@GilligansDen2]

Thanks Mark. This story just gets better and better.

[@mlbalan74]

An interesting postscript to this series might be a video on Bishop Alois Hudal, whose picture you briefly featured during this episode. His relationships with the two popes of the Nazi era - Pius XI & XII - were icy due to his 1937 book that was at odds with a papal encyclical that condemned Nazi ideology. He then tried to rally bishops from Austria and Germany to support the Anschluss, but he was sounded rebuffed (by a 90% vote against). If Bormann did turn to a ratline connected to Bishop Hudal, it would be the peak of irony, as the party chief was a chief backer of the Nazi’s Kirchenkampf against the Catholic Church. He lobbied for the execution of the bishop of Münster, Clemens August Graf von Galen, who publicly opposed the Kirchenkampf and the Aktion T4 campaign of forced euthanasia of “undesirables.” However, Hitler rejected this proposal, as they didn’t want to make von Galen a martyr.

[@risenshine2783]

Good to hear this from you

[@tomjackson8256]

I have never seen or heard of a filmmaker like Mark ...his talent has ascended to a Shakespearean level.

[@robertphillips6296]

Thank You for posting this!

[@1RadicalDreamer]

Superb work by Dr. Felton as always!

[@jackthomas3449]

Thanks for another fascinating episode Mark, loving this series!

[@drott150]

The musical flourish at the end is the best part. Thanks Mark.😂

[@NeutronRob]

Excellent piece! The best channel for stories on history on KZbin by far!

[@mcstabba]

Love this mystery series! Great stuff, looking forward towards the next part.

[@dammad8584]

Great video....can't wait for part 4. Amazing facts, leads and investigation on this subject. Thank you👍

[@pilotgirl5953]

Another exciting part! Well done yet again !!

[@stevenhershman2660]

We viewers will be dreaming of all the possible scenarios of the Skull showing up in Berlin !

[@shanehen]

Dr. Felton, thanks very much for your channel. I thoroughly enjoy it.

[@waggsish]

the wait was worth it again, thanks Mark

[@DeltaV3]

Literally just finished watching the first 2 episodes. Perfect timing. In Felton we trust!

[@msgfrmdaactionman3000]

Thanks for the new information Dr Mark! I thought I knew the story but I did not.

[@paulpowell4871]

I could listen to 10 hours of this everyday.......

[@lewis838]

I cannot wait until this next episode ! brilliant Mark!

[@thechadfords]

Another well researched and presented insight into the past! It strikes me watching this and other historical character stories how any 'Drs' are included in the cast (MD, PhD, etc). Wonder if you might do some episode on training, career paths and personality traits influencing those people into roles in dictatorships and autocracies?

[@paulmurphy42]

Keep 'em coming Mark!

[@christyhart8254]

Fascinating material as always!!!! This is an awesome series!!!

[@manuelbejarano6121]

This sooooo interesting, thank you sir..... can't wait for chapter 4..... Gracias!

[@terencerodgers4121]

Mark, there is a well known radio interview of a British MI6/military operative to Bormann's embarkation at Genoa for SA c.1946/7 in which the witnesses on the spot were instructed by their superiors not to interfere.

[@Prod-23]

Any links?

[@redbasher636]

@@Prod-23 Seconded. I wish to know more.

[@camorraII1]

@@redbasher636 me too

[@sumeett8826]

Link please

[@johnscanlon2598]

Link please ?

[@TankerBricks]

Mark. Thanks for providing my Saturday Night Entertainment!

[@Dwayne7834]

I always enjoy your stories and information. Thanks for the video

[@erepsekahs]

Excellent, as always. Thank you.

[@jeffknowles1857]

I just love marks videos so much great content

[@you-know-who9023]

Very interesting Dr Mark and I am looking forward to episode four.👍

[@stevenhershman2660]

I am anxiously waiting for part 4 !

[@landonedwards7504]

Superb research and documentation! Thanks for this episode! Can't wait for the "elephant."

[@fredsieber2676]

The History Channel should bring you on board. Your videos are engaging and historically accurate. I look forward to each episode!

[@markgoddard2560]

Very well described. It is very interesting to listen to such well presented lectures.

[@rokahna7847]

Alsways excited for another episode!

[@daystatesniper01]

This amazing micro series is so compelling ,it should be on TV Yhank You .

[@oveidasinclair982]

If Eichmann, Barbie and the others made it out, Bormann would have made it too. He had both the resources and the ability to stay way below the radar, plus his 10 children who I'm sure he cared for deeply. If his wife died in 1946, there are now 10 small children, how did they fair, who took care of them and how well off were they taken care of , did any of them end up in South America? Bormann made it, I'm convinced of that and if that was his skull that was found, planting there and then a one in a billion chance it being found kind of makes you wonder.

[@shauntaylor6040]

No he died in Berlin, he gave up, Axmann was telling the truth.

[@brianturner7214]

I used to enjoy Charlton Heston narrating similar war stories. Ive been following you for a few years now and am getting the same enjoyment. Im just wondering if you have your "Q" clearance.

[@stevenhershman2660]

I also love the Charlton Heston Videos.

[@ghjjfrs7211]

IYKYK.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

First class documentary & extremely interesting! Well done Dr Felton!

[@reloadncharge9907]

Well done, great documentary! Thx, Andrew

[@gloriouse4458]

THIS PROGRAM IS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS 🍂💖

[@elijahbennett88]

I much prefer your ad placement, no preamble or midway interruption; wish more people followed suit -also, great video!

[@melvin5056]

ty... ive been looking forward to this

[@russwoodward8251]

Ahhhh, another installment. Great. Thanks again.

[@demef758]

Whoever had the job, he must have gotten mighty tired of burying Borman and then having to dig him up a year or two later to move him to a different part of the world, repeating the process countless times.

[@vk2ig]

Probably the same person who did likewise for the Red Baron ... dug him up four times, according to a video by Dr. Felton.

[@jorgebordon5131]

Von Leers was the one who took 11,000 blank Argentine passports from Argentina to Europe, he also carried 9,000 blank Identity Cards. The transfer was made in August 1944. The request for this documentation was made by Colonel Perón to the President of Argentina, General Farrell.

[@jimrushbrook1270]

Great work as usual Mark ..fascinating

[@lawrencestrabala6146]

Great job as always. You are gifted by God to find and expose as well as explain well what you find. God bless you Dr. Felton.

[@sledgehammer9739]

Thanks for mentioning the Farago book, Aftermath. I read it back in 1975. As I recall it got panned by the critics but I always thought at least in part that was due to critics giving Patton: Ordeal and Triumph a rough time since the movie with George C Scott was largely based on the book. I'm not sure what to make of Faragos claims but it made for an interesting read.

[@Vlad-dc2jz]

I am watching this series again... Very well done, Mr. Felton! Thank you! Of course he didn't die and escaped. He didn't want to die and so did many other people. The Jews, the Russians, the Americans, and the British. He was in charge of the Nazi Party billions, for God's sake! When Axmann saw his body, he was just resting (sleeping) after a long long walk through a burning Berlin. LOL Then he escaped and he lived in South America, like many other characters. After he died, somebody brought his scull back to Berlin. Somebody was probably pressuring somebody for some closure. Whatever happened to the money?!.. Also whatever happened to the Communist Party money in Russia, after 1991?!.. Same thing... It's gone!..

[@scottallpress3818]

Just popped back to watch this series again , so bloody good

[@mitchmatthews6713]

An excellent series, Mark!