The Hunt For Martin Bormann - Episode 4: A Tale of Two Graves

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.

[@allaura64]

As Albert Speer said in the World at War interviews, Bormann was "more powerful than Hitler". So I really appreciate the extensive detail in this series Mark, it is the most thorough account that I have seen anywhere.

[@ryanreedgibson]

Mark is a treasure of information. I wish we had his equivalent here in the states. If more Americans followed history, Trump would have never been elected.

[@bak-mariterry5180]

@@ryanreedgibson Not received your rent payment yet ?

[@CA999]

It's not uncommon in many power structures that the deputies and second in command are the ones who really control their organisation/country.

[@Nick_B_Bad]

I love the W@W series, so many power players and first hand accounts from those who were part of it all.

[@datadavis]

Ryan Gibson if you would have learned anything from history Biden would never have been enabled to start ww3.

[@BadH0mbre]

I don’t know, Dr. Felton, I’m more convinced now that Bormann escaped Germany and indeed wound up in Paraguay. Excellent research, I’m at the edge of my seat! Looking forward to the next one!

[@jonclassical5710]

Given the discrepancies Dr. Felton has presented, I am beginning to change my mind and agree with you Daniel!

[@Simonize41]

Died in Paraguay, his body then returned to Germany to be buried where it was found; to hide his escape after WWII? The plot thickens!

[@stevevicory9623]

This expresses my thoughts exactly!!!

[@wholeNwon]

@@Simonize41 But what would be the motive?

[@mikewebber7553]

Why did they only find a skull ?

[@Mtc401]

I love these series where you go into so much detail and look at so many perspectives

[@Sundevil17]

Mark pronounces German words with such spot on accuracy every time. Gotta give him props for not only being a master of history but also Deutsch👏🏻

[@fukpoeslaw3613]

"spot on" is exaggerated, for an anglophone youtuber however, it's very well. Sie sind kein Deutscher, oder?

[@neilreynolds3858]

@@fukpoeslaw3613 Yeah, Yu-Bahn grates on the ears or should I say Ju-Bahn?

[@Mediaevalist]

This is story has more suspense than anything Netflix can create. Once again, well done, Mr Felton! Also, seeing how suspicious German authorities behaved even in the 70s shows, how much influence old Nazis still had in Western German bureaucracy.

[@neilreynolds3858]

It didn't have to be Nazis. Bureaucrats always try to cover up the slightest error.

[@samwangemann9607]

Dr. Felton once again delivers another classic 🔥

[@1967DIF]

Yep, another nicked info from hard working people!

[@orangekitty8974]

He still had to research.

[@jaredevildog6343]

You are very good at what you do Dr. Felton ! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@irish3335]

Just when you think every story has been told about WWII, Dr Felton comes along and wows us all with a thorough and detailed documentary - looking forward to part 5, thanks again for such a great channel!

[@woodenseagull1899]

​@Burr Anderson Doctor Felton is having a good try..! The impact of that war 80 + years on . For those of us that lived it Albeit, as young children never goes away!!!

[@Svensk7119]

God alone knows all of what happened.

[@Steve-GM0HUU]

After watching this, did a search and found a BBC artitcle about Bormann's remains having been identified along with a picture of his skull which looks like the Stumpfegger skull in Mark's video with the big missing chunk. Mark did say the skulls were often mixed up!

[@martinbormann69]

The media both print and on tv always show the wrong skull. They always show Stumpfeggers. This story is total crap. DNA was taken proven to be Bormann's by the samples taken from the Bormann surviving children. The body was shown to be of a 45 year old man -- Bormann was born in 1900 -- he was 45 in 1945. So unless he found the fountain of youth he never went anywhere near South America. And how did "they" keep Stumpfeggers body on ice to rebury it later with Bormann's after his death later on. Total nonsense. Felton also makes a ton of mistakes in his videos. He really isn't an expert -- he is laughed at by the real research community of which I belong.

[@NK-ly3cp]

Love Dr. Felton's content on KZbin. It's a treat for history lovers. 😍

[@gilesholst7044]

no no înnnnn9

[@sheridanrapmund6758]

Excellent work as always Dr Felton!

[@stanpolchinski8956]

I concur.

[@wadehampton1737]

Next find out what really happened to Jochen Peiper. I've come to be skeptical of the official story after learning of the extremely well developed exit pipelines of ex-Nazi's.A lot of problems with that story too.

[@rickyhenry4958]

I feel privileged to be able to watch this for free. Thank you Dr Felton.

[@some_randomninja]

I agree but its worth a donation :)

[@tfleu725]

Thank you so much for your work on this channel as well as your war stories channel. My wife and I have five small children and I work three different jobs. My AirPods and this channel are two of my best friends! One of the jobs I do is cleaning a doctors office at night… I have listened to every single thing you have produced and always anticipate when a new video drops! I don’t always get to see the video, because I have to tuck the phone in my pocket and just listen while I work but I still really enjoy your efforts here. Please consider doing something about the life of Corrie Ten Boom and her family’s contribution to rescuing Jews during the holocaust. Thanks!

[@HistoryHustle]

Ever more interesting, Mark!

[@privard89]

Quit hustling history please lol

[@JAG8691]

This has been an interest of mine since I watched " The World at War " episodes - one had a British Military Intelligence officer claiming that he had seen Borman walking up a ramp onto a Ship bound for South America. When he informed his Superiors no one believed him and the ship set sail. These episodes have been the best compilation of the evidence that Borman didn't die in 1945 in Berlin. I am waiting in anticipation for the last episode.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

* Rewinds all "The World At War" episodes . remember the intro music and who was it narrating?

[@xl5388]

@@Rusty_Gold85 - Charlton Heston narrated

[@iluvcurryandbeer]

@@xl5388 it was Laurence Olivier

[@xl5388]

@@iluvcurryandbeer Ok Heston narrated Secrets of War: The Cold War. A different series, very good though.

[@JAG8691]

@@Rusty_Gold85 Sir Laurence Olivier.Haunting music.

[@henridelagardere264]

Bormann never bores, the Felton touch helps, though.

[@TheBlueWinged]

Don't forget the Jorge Colotto testimony. How Mr. Felton untangled such a massive mess of discordance into a coherent tale is very damn impressive.

[@johnjoe993]

Dr Felton has to be one of the preeminent world authorities on all things WW2 related! Your knowledge defies words.

[@scottjohnson2720]

If I remember correctly the skull was located just as Ladislas Farago was about to publish a book with help from Argentine Military Intelligence officers detailing the work that Juan Peron had done to help Bormann in his escape to Argentina. The ruling military junta had thrown in the towel and were allowing Peron to return from exile and run for President of Argentina. The military intelligence officers were trying to remind voters of Peron's Nazi ties. When Bormann's skull was discovered just as Farago's book was about to come out it was completely discredited and Peron went on to be elected. I think that the motive for relocating Bormann's remains from Paraguay to Berlin was to prevent Peron's return to power from being derailed. If so, the deception was successful. It may not even have been Nazis who removed it, but Peron supporters.

[@nautifella]

They could, indeed, be both. Nazis had a vested interest in returning Peron to power.

[@stephenbridges2791]

Very good series. Secrets, faulty memories, and lies always lead to a great amount of intrigue.

[@keith3970]

Yes,I agree; just remember, Martin Bormann's skull is more cognizant than Joe Biden.

[@cthrew1603]

Schopenhauer, I think, but you would obviously know better. How strange that you're so busy hurling abuse at me that you don't disclose the source of the quote yourself.

[@danielkarlsson3624]

I became interested in the Bormann story when I visited San Ignacio, Argentina with my then girlfriend who was from the area. Locals there claimed Bormann and other nazis hade stayed in a safe house in the area located on the river Paraná, which borders between Paraguay and Argentina. We hiked to the ruins of the two houses and they certainly looked to be from the early 1900s. We talked to a park ranger there who said that it was the native population that lived in the park that had some contact with them. I was actually very skeptical at first since I believed the story of him being buried in Berlin, but this changes things. There might have been some truth to it then. These ruins were also featured in the documentary which I believe was aired on discovery, Hunting Hitler.

[@scottkelly9052]

This is the greatest cliff hanger I've ever watched, standing ovation, for this very intriguing story and at the next turn, could go in the absolute opposite direction...Thanks Dr. Felton for the great series, be well...😎

[@ELMS]

Dr. Felton, You made me laugh out loud when you said (half way into the video) “Now for the weird part of the story.” What a tale. Excellent job of piecing all the bits together…so to speak. 👍

[@cthrew1603]

Wow! This is what makes history so fascinating. It's always evolving.

[@DavidFraser007]

Excellent detective work Mark. Thank you.

[@TheNortheastAl]

I always learn more from Dr. Felton’s videos than all other sources combined when it comes to the WWII historical record.

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Mark's videos are so thoroughly researched and beautifully presented that I often watch the same video numerous times. There is so much information and they are so absorbing that they demand a third or fourth viewing.

[@benisaten]

Awesome series Dr. Felton! Always a 👍Your hardwork is much appreciated, and videos are very fascinating. Cheers from Niagara 🇨🇦✌️

[@canadianmmaguy7511]

Did you know canada has been "non nationalist" since 2015, and our immigration rate is 3x our birth rate? This is civil war by design Don't worry though, JT bought 10 covid vaccines for each of us

[@sharonjohnson7292]

Much love Dr Felton. The music as your video begins, sends chills down my spine. Immediately i feel as though i am there in Germany. Yet i love your videos. You are so thorough. Your command of the German language is awesome. Sharon from South Africa.

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

Excellent mini series on this World War Two mystery, thank you for all the work and research Dr. Felton!

[@daggercollector]

Dr.Mark: Have you ever pondered the same possible conclusion that I have had over the decades ; that possibly Martin Bormann shot Dr. Stumpfegger in the head to eliminate all witnesses & to solidify the old axiom that dead men don’t talk . This series I feel is one of your BEST as part 4 adds so much more information that the public wasn’t made privy of decades before ! Keep up your great work ! Mike A. / PA / U.S.A.

[@davidsanegor4375]

Skull parts missing from a heavy calibre weapon taking him ou perhaps?

[@ronangaelicprince3239]

Absolutely amazing blown away by the research

[@DaveSCameron]

Loving this mini series Mark, keep up the great work and efforts uploading these for us, 💯🇬🇧👋

[@MrXdmp]

Thanks Dr. Felton!

[@asya9493]

This is excellent. You have probably done the most (publicly reported) research on Borman since the 1970's. It would be interesting to see what he would have tried to do with his time when he wasn't out at the dentist. They same could be asked about Axmann's activities after the war, if he was intent on 'keeping the flame alive'.

[@bobcosmic]

I presume that this is the fourth and maybe it’s the final episode about Martin Bormann so later on I’m going to watch episode 1 - 4 . Thanks to Dr Felton 🫡

[@CaesarTjalbo]

You presume wrong, he announces a fifth part

[@bobcosmic]

@@CaesarTjalboThat’s why I said I presume. From I realised that there was more than one part I decided to wait until they were all uploaded and watch them back to back . Thanks for the heads up. 🫡

[@danielschein6845]

Looking forward to the next video. I've been scratching my head trying to figure out why anyone would bother covering up Bormann's escape so long after he died while on the lam.

[@herseem]

Probably to protect others in South America who were still alive. If it was acknowledged that he was indeed alive in South America, then it focuses attention on what was going on in South America and who else was alive at the time. So it made sense to bury Bormann back in Berlin to make it look as though he had died in 1945

[@simonkevnorris]

I would have thought that they would clear off the red clay from the skull of they moved it.

[@starkillerdude1914]

I'm so excited literally been waiting for this video since the last one.

[@Cheefie]

The level of research and detail in this series has been incredible - thank you

[@BiGDuke6Actual]

Been waiting for this episode. Thank you Dr. Felton!!

[@stevescerbak1022]

I always crank up the music at the beginning of each episode. Cool stuff.

[@markusaralius]

I've been waiting for this final installment! Even though he was found long ago, I love hearing the details of all the stories.

[@FlyasaDiamond]

Utterly fascinating

[@MPGunther1]

Thank you for this episode Dr. Felton

[@GreasyBelcher]

SUPERB! 👏 As someone who has studied this subject extensively, the only thing that needs to be said. Well done Mark, this is your very best work.

[@mattmack222]

Ooh, this is good stuff! I’m anxious to see the next installment.

[@mattgeorge90]

Another amazing episode. Thank you!

[@andypandywalters]

Fascinating and absorbing as always.

[@darkoflight4938]

Thank you Dr Felton for this interesting and detailed series!!!!

[@siyacer]

Terrific work

[@otisdriftwood8469]

I can't get enough of this channel! Mark is the best by far.

[@raedwulf61]

Curiouser and curiouser! Loving this!

[@johnvaluk1401]

Thank you again for the video and the information you bring forward. Excellent as always.

[@whitemoses7913]

Man, this is one long running series. Love it!

[@Daniel-Optician]

Boy, have I been looking forward to this one

[@Black-Sun_Kaiser]

Sorry to hear about your monarch, Mark. Thanks for the upload. Fantastic as always.

[@seb.hassen7781]

Superb as always. Truly look forward to your videos.

[@stevenhershman2660]

Outstanding ! I can't wait till Episode 5 !!

[@nprice6467]

By far the most detailed and researched channel on KZbin. Excellent work on this series!

[@Danekim_]

Woke up to this video thank you dr Felton 🙌🔥 love this series

[@michaelmccotter4293]

Yes, very excellent work Dr Felton.

[@Getouttahere78]

This is definitely the best series yet ‼️

[@alaricboyle-poirier6931]

FASCINATING series. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@joechiodi5529]

Brilliant work sir!

[@camerondall4257]

What is truly amazing is that for a very short time of the Third Reich, so much happened and so many questions arise from this period of 1933 - 1945 and beyond. There seems to be no end to all the activities and stories of WW2. Thanks to Dr. Felton for the telling of these stories.

[@hamemoney]

Been loving these parts.

[@andreidoanca4262]

absolutely amazing work Dr. Felton. Please keep this series going!

[@merckxy54]

Very thorough research Mark. Another first class video!

[@craigd6261]

Excellent series, with so much information to take in. Thank you.

[@rustybottoms8859]

Excellent! Love this series.

[@wolfmauler]

Definitely my favourite series so far!

[@mikeciotti]

Great series! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@chaddymac9889]

Your videos never cease to intrigue me. As a fellow WW2 historian I must say I have learned more from you than anyone else

[@Fiveeightsix]

Wonderful work, thank you.

[@eddioritz2580]

Absolutely wonderful work. Thank you Sir.

[@chrisblore6385]

Once again Mark, An excellent episode. I just love the history you provide. I believe you will go on for years as there is so much mystery surrounding the years of war.

[@middleageddad]

I'm loving this series.

[@landdownunderaustralia4939]

Brilliantly researched Dr Felton.

[@stevem3605]

Dr. Felton I absolutely love this series. Thank you sir.

[@rufust.firefly6352]

Fascinating. Cannot wait for the next part. As always, brilliant detective work.

[@daystatesniper01]

Superb as per usual good Sir , roll on the next episode

[@RoboticsBay]

Amazing work Dr. Felton thank you

[@lewis838]

Lord! I can't believe there is another episode of this to come! this has been one of my most favourite series from you Dr Felton!

[@eleanorkett1129]

Excellent detailed presentation which makes such an intricate story so clear.

[@ColinH1973]

Are you keeping the next one for Halloween, Mark? This series is without a doubt one of your best. Probably 'Primus inter pares!'

[@BiGDuke6Actual]

Having watched episode four. REALLY looking forward to episode five!! Thanks again, Dr. Felton.

[@MopTop88]

Such a fantastic series, amazing work Mark. I was never aware of this story and it tracks like any of the best spy novels.

[@cheekygnome]

Fascinating series! After watching your videos for a couple of years this series finally made me feel like I should support you on Patreon. Until this 3rd video in the series I've always been in the camp that Bormann died/was killed in Berlin at war's end. You've made me a believer that this story definitely smells. Can't wait to see the next chapter!

[@raymow9683]

Best documentary series ever!

[@djmech3871]

Hurry up with part 5, you’ve got me hooked. I love your work Dr. Felton. 👍🏻

[@tdubya75]

Hey Doc! Hello from Chicago. Amazing video, as always. Gives me a little something to look forward to and you don’t disappoint. Eagerly waiting for the next one.

[@ludo9234]

You can certainly get you're teeth into this excellent series.

[@donl1846]

Fantastic series Professor Felton, and the mystery continues...........

[@commodoresixfour7478]

History is always entertaining and educational. Thank you Dr. Felton.

[@TheIndustrialRetrospective]

More history on Bormann please, Dr Felton!

[@davidallen8611]

My goodness this is an amazing channel!

[@Mark-yy2py]

Keep them coming, Dr. Felton! 😊 you are a master of your profession!

[@jimmywrangles]

Wow, what an upload. Thank you very much Doctor, always appreciated and this time you've outdone yourself.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation

[@reloadncharge9907]

Very interesting, amazing research….thx, Andrew