Hitler's Home Movies at the Berghof (with commentary)

At the end of WWII, U.S. soldiers discovered 28 rolls of 16 mm film that were shot by Eva Braun. They complied these 28 rolls into 8 reels. These films give us a small window into the secret life of some of history's most evil men. This is a compilation of the parts of those films that were shot at the Berghof. Commentary has been provided to help the viewer understand who and what are being seen on these films.
Note: At the 1:55 mark, I identify the man in the film as Otto Günsche. It's possible that it might be Hans Hermann Junge, who was a driver for Hitler and later married Tradl Junge.
DISCLAIMER: The subject matter in this video is for educational purposes only. In no way is any hateful ideology supported by us in any way.
Episodes referenced in this episode:
- Exploring the Ruins of Hitler's Berghof | History Traveler Episode 273: • Exploring the Ruins of...
- War Souvenirs From Hitler's Berghof!!! | American Artifact Episode 66: • War Souvenirs From Hit...
- The Fuhrer's Child: Hitler's Young Jewish Friend??? | American Artifact Episode 67: • The Fuhrer's Child: Hi...
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@marcelbork92]

So, u r actually using STOLEN PROPERTY for this video?

[@IvenaSvetlanaSkyarova]

Get a job, you biased lying douchebag. You can't intend earning money over ridiculous lies. Thanks to biased morons like yourself, History is NOT considered a science.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

@@IvenaSvetlanaSkyarova - Wait. Does this mean that you didn’t like the video?

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Do you know there was a production that had hired lypesychers to watch these movies and come up with the words they were using?? They then found actors whose voices sounded like Hitler's and others and dubbed these silent movies. In one Hitler asks a few secretaries if they had been watching the movie "Gone with the Wind."

[@Type-zg8mu]

Great video! And also I love the Gettysburg museum. I have bought some wonderful peice's of history from them. Thanks for your hard work.

[@darrinsmith1588]

It’s like going back in time and seeing everyday life at the Berghof. Top class narration, as always JD

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@quattrodrift3376]

Es wäre so toll in dieser Zeit leben zu können. Die Atmosphäre an diesen Orten muss atemberaubend gewesen sein

[@MrGrace]

​@@quattrodrift3376yeah, unless you're a Jewish man woman or child...

[@JesseJames-wj8ft]

@@MrGrace Huh, Jews tend to be more fascinated by Hitler than anyone else, although granted many would not admit it

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

Borman was Lutheran as was his childhood and a few are still alive. One of The Daughters gave the unvarnished truth about how they were Chryand How the Trials after the war were criminal. Everything you’ve been taught are lies lies lies. Germany was the heart of Christianity. The Rothschilds and others we can’t mention hated Christianity and wanted a NWO of global communism. Well it’s here now. Migrants galore. Terrible leaders. Police states. Still think we won WW2!??

[@jaycahow4667]

My ex wife's step father (Gerhard) was a teenager in Germany at the start of WWII. His father was a gardener and knew the gardener at Hitler's complex. The boy was sent there for a couple of years before he was old enough for military service. He used to tell me all kinds of stories about his time there before he passed away. He used to deliver milk to the house every morning and meet Hitler numerous times and I would guess many of the others mentioned here. Hitler used to walk his dogs alone or with others through the forest and he would bump into him there as well. Gerhard said Borman's house was at the top of the hill as the only road went directly by and then he could see everyone going to Hitler's house. He told a story where Hilter had a birthday party there and a local farmer accidentally gave a larger flower arrangement to Hitler than Borman did and that the farmer disappeared later. He said everyone was afraid of Borman and was not well liked (although I am sure they never said that directly to him). Gerhard talked about the entire complex and security and what you had to do to enter the area. He had lots of pictures and maps to go with his tales and had wanted to write a book about his time there and later military service but his two grown daughters would not help as they wanted nothing to do with this era or people. When Gerhard got older he went into the army and was sent to North Africa where he later became the personal adjutant to Irwin Rommel. He had all kinds of stories and pictures about his time there as well about Rommel and serving in the desert (talked about how horrendous the flies were and how they would drag things behind vehicles to send up dust clouds to make it look like tanks were there to fool the Americans). Later when they were retreating and overrun they wanted to be captured by the Americans as the French hated them. They heard Americans voices and tried to surrender but it turned out they were attached to a French unit and the French put him in a prison camp in Algeria and did not release him until 1948. He mentioned the terrible conditions and food they had to endure there. He then emigrated to Minnesota and went to work for a growing company Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (now known as 3M) and started using his gardening background to spruce up the area and later became the head grounds keeper for the entire 3M complex and Country Club. I was amazed about how many famous historical figures he knew from that time period and how many things he had experienced. His life would have made a great movie or documentary.

[@samysamuel945]

i think it's your mission now to make a documentary

[@austinsmith3493]

doubtful

[@jaycahow4667]

@@austinsmith3493 Gerhard had plenty of supporting documentation (pictures, maps, documents) to support his life stories. He even had a big article in the 3M company newspaper detailing his life history. I am sorry your life is so dull that you have to degrade others...........

[@VinnyUnion]

​@@jaycahow4667 i see now how it is. You're boasting. At first i was on the verge of admiration, but after you went with the assumption by calling somebody's life as dull, i understood perfectly how you're projecting by being the narration monkey of others to elevate oneself's prestige. What a snot.

[@bluecollar58]

@@jaycahow4667 , I remember reading something about one of them wanting a Home very near the compound and the owner refused to sell. It’s been too long so I don’t remember the details but I know they got the property and I believe the owner either disappeared or was locked up. It may be related to that as well.

[@thEannoyingE]

I’ve seen this footage countless times in documentaries, it’s interesting to finally give context to it.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That that it's helpful!

[@etomichelverny]

My Overoverovergоd

[@Scrapper.]

Speer should've got the rope at Nuremburg. He was fully aware of the horrors committed by the Nazis. Great video. Respect from Ireland.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

I've seen these videos several times and wondered who some of those people were. This was a great presentation. Thanks!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rundismutti2001]

@@__logan__duvalier__ Syd has a fair point, why make fun of that?

[@carlin2235]

dead

[@rickgregory9616]

As evil Hitler was, it's a shame that the Berghof was destroyed. It would have made an excellent historical site to get a more in-depth look at Hitler's private and military life, and used for educational reference, a site for historians and anyone interested in learning more about WWII. A Living-History. Because if we don't learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it, as we are unfortunately experiencing today.

[@LVQ-so5th]

Victors write the history books. But, yes, these buildings should have been saved.

[@ronm6359]

At least the eagles nest was saved

[@reveal102]

@@LVQ-so5thNot true. History is written by the literate.

[@russloades3328]

You’re doomed

[@hardatworktom2244]

The Führerbunker is the one I think was the greatest shame that got destroyed

[@imyourgodmachine]

For some reason, I am obsessed and absolutely fascinated by The Berghoff! Your videos have helped scratch that itch! Fantastic job as always!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@rickvanheerden788]

Yes, I share your fascination...

[@jameslyon3750]

You owe it to yourself to visit the site. There is a museum where the Burgoff stood with an adjoining patio out front at the exact spot where so many of the famous scenes were recorded.

[@ijazgoindi1496]

Though I have already seen these footages several times on internet, but with a difference, you filled up with the exact names of the persons which we see in these footages. Thanks for this.

[@jeffcappel5151]

I know I'm repeating others, but this was an outstanding presentation. I really enjoyed it; in fact, I enjoy all of your presentations. A big thank you for helping to keep history alive.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Do you know there was a production that had hired lypesychers to watch these movies and come up with the words they were using?? They then found actors whose voices sounded like Hitler's and others and dubbed these silent movies. In one Hitler asks a few secretaries if they had been watching the movie "Gone with the Wind."

[@leddielive]

Lipsyncers? People that can read people's lips & then reproduce a new audio for over dubbing the original video feed, I think? 🤔

[@josephclark4999]

At 13'26 the remark about "who should be coming up the steps none other than hitler's pet monkey" killed me.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

😅

[@TheYeti308]

Joe ; I suspect that the poison dwarf would have had a spirited response to our man undergrounds remark , now that would be comical to hear .

[@dannycarter1966]

A limp, a club foot caused by the virus poliomyelitis when he was a kid. About as far from blond haired blue eyed Aryan as you can get.

[@rayross997]

Let's not insult monkeys! 😅

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

That pet monkey had a tremendous talent for speech... that you will never have.

[@PeppieP]

This was such an interesting wee programme about the Eva Braun film reels - it was so interesting to watch these people in normal situations, chatting with friends, family, staff or animals (Blondie) - thanks for sharing this with us. I just love this channel and all that you bring to it. x

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Our pleasure!

[@ericscottstevens]

Surprised she had footage of Blondi, she hated that dog for terrorizing her Scotty dogs.

[@mariakelly90210]

​@@ericscottstevensEva probably included Blondi in the films to please Hitler.

[@eddier798]

This is by far the best ww2 history channel on KZbin. Always look forward to watching. Your presentation of history is always done with an unbiased care and respect. Thought provoking stuff. Well done sir and keep up the excellent work 👏🏻 cheers

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👊🏻

[@michaeltwowolves3055]

Facts!!

[@kina18]

This channel is indeed excellent but Mark Feldman channel is the best for second world war history.

[@leddielive]

Mark Feldman? Surely you mean, Dr Mark Felton. Occasionally spellchecker/ corrector is not actually that helpful.

[@MedusaJellyFish300]

I never thought I would enjoy old home movies so much. Thank you for adding context to all the videos. Makes it very easy to understand what you seen and also makes it easy to understand history. You also have a good narrative voice. Thank you for all the hardwork you done..🌻🌼🌻

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@OldManTomJulio]

Thank you for bringing history and its lessons into the modern day spotlight of KZbin. You possess both the knowledge and the humility to appropriately take us on this journey of the past, highlighting the nuances of its glory as well as its many downfalls.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@NickTheSheep1379]

Incredibly interesting! It gives so much more context to clips I’ve seen dozens of times. Without romanticizing anything it is easy to see how one could become intoxicated with places like that.

[@longmowervideo]

This is fantastic. Thank you for breaking down this footage. It’s interesting how so many people think the terrace shots are from the Eagle’s Nest.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes. Big misconception.

[@fluffyscooterpie6568]

I did!

[@saeguom]

I realize I'm rehashing others, however this was an extraordinary show. I truly delighted in it; as a matter of fact, I partake in your introductions in general. A major thank you for assisting with keeping history alive.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@robertmoore2049]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us, JD! So much effort you put into all of these. It just shows us how much you care about history and the people like us whom you are bringing it to.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I appreciate that!

[@o0WrathOfGod0o]

As a WW2 Buff myself, absoulty incredible how these vids of Hitler and his inner circle are polished up to hd for the first time, I've seen the same vids over and over again in a grainy low texture, Great upload!

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

The film becomes so different with your Commentary. Thank you for the narrative.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

My pleasure!

[@davidwillis4839]

This episode is instantly one of my favorites. The narration aligned with the old footage is very informative. First visited this location around June of 91 and there were many remnants of the garage and the houses of senior leaders. I might or might not have a piece of the Berghof on my desk placed next to a tree cone from the Bois Jacques. Love this history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheYeti308]

I have a real piece of the Berghof my Gramps brought home .

[@MrBowNaxe]

Another awesome job JD! When I was stationed in Germany a friend of mine (huge WWII buff) and I would visit all the sites of interest we could. One trip when his folks were visiting we stayed in Obersalzberg and visited Berghof. My friends dad was there at one point and pointed out what was what. I wish I would have recorded him telling the stories of his experiences. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see what's next.

[@user-rw3tt5lm6y]

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[@Dirtpoorhomesteader]

The many hours you put into this are very appreciated. This has been such an enjoyable video to watch. I’m amazed at the details and context you put to these old home movies of hitlers inner circle.

[@fredv7487]

Excellent job JD. I know a great number of people have always wondered who all these people were, including myself. Thanks for all y'all do to educate us. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You bet

[@kriswoodward7623]

Man o man, I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for these videos, they are the best, so much information on them. Thank you for all your hard work and information about such a fascinating subject matter!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Thanks for posting yet another excellent video, JD. It's something to see these movies taken by Eva Braun and others of the Berghof and to see people who were there not having a care in the world while millions of innocent people were being persecuted and extermated by the Nazis.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awful.

[@yesm2302]

Thank you ! Not only identifying the individuals but those camera angles and locations that were also part of the story. Really interesting.

[@debramoore6318]

So enjoy your presentations. You've confirmed much of the history my parents told me and answered questions I've had most of my life. Of the two photographs of Hitler I inherited from my parents, I've oft times wondered where one in particular was taken. Thanks to your video(s) I finally know. One was Hitler standing by the railing of the tea house. The other of him on the patio of the Berghof. Thank you for your work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that it was helpful!

[@rationalistssj6540]

Why would you keep pictures of the greatest mass murderer in history, who destroyed tens of millions of families, in your possession??!

[@debramoore6318]

@@rationalistssj6540 I only received them in a huge box of my parent's things my brother had held onto until he recently died. Have every intention of donating them to a museum as they are historically significant.

[@rationalistssj6540]

@@debramoore6318 Thank you for clarifying that, and sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. May he rest in peace. All the best

[@rationalistssj6540]

@@debramoore6318 Your response was very curteous and gives me hope that there are still some normal, civil people in this world

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Extremely well done presentation. The narration and explanation of locations on the grounds was excellent. Thank you

[@CapBaileyASMR]

I love your channel so much. You do a great job tying it all together with cinematic b-roll. Enthralling stuff

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much!

[@mlk4kna]

Excellent work. I’ve seen those films before but no one explains who they are or what their doing. Y’all are doing a great work. Many thanks.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated!

[@Ronaldl2350]

Well done! It was interesting to see the people and what is going on in these movies. Great presentation and detail.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate that.

[@yiy3429]

Whatever it was brought me to this channel, I am indebted. I am of course grateful to the channel owner for all the intriguing stuff presented.

[@Anthonys_S]

This was so interesting , I wouldn’t have had a clue who most of them were. Thank you for all the great effort in your videos

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@andybecker8]

Man-o-Man!! Drives me BONKERS!!! watching these clips and not having any audio …. Y’all by far are (MY) favorite / best historic history channel!! It’s an amazing blessing to do what you and your team do! Can’t deny I envy your trips over there and just the knowledge and FACTS you put out for a lot of people who maybe don’t have the experience with our country’s history. I tip my cap to u guys!

[@roncoleman8351]

I’ve been a student of German history most of my adult life, particularly Nazi Germany, although I’m not an academically trained historian. When I was stationed in Germany with the Army in the mid-1980’s I had the opportunity on several occasions to meet Max Wunsche (17:20), who was Hitler’s SS Adjutant from 1938-40, the victory years of that era. Prior to that he commanded the ceremonial guard at the Berghof, and he can be seen as the white jacketed SS officer as his guard greeted the arrival of Italian Foreign Minister Ciano and others earlier in the video. (Many of Hitler’s personal staff like Wunsche were much younger than Hitler himself and survived the war well into old age.) As one who actually lived and worked at Hitler’s side during those glory years, he offered fascinating insights into what I would call the “normalization” of the dictator and his dictatorship, and how it came to be enthusiastically embraced by the German people. And at no time in our conversations did he come across as a fanatic, although by that time 40 years had elapsed since the end of the war, which I think allowed him to mellow and perhaps come to terms with his service to Hitler, at least on some level. My own personal take aways from those conversations can be summed up as follows: 1. The Nazis were indeed a warning from history. 2. Believe the dictator...it was all laid out in “Mein Kampf.” 3. The line between the humanity that gave us Bach and the inhumanity that gave us Bergen-Belsen is not as fine as one might think...or hope. 4. But the one take away that resonates with me the most, given Putin’s absurd reasons and unhinged rhetoric for invading Ukraine and the subsequent atrocities unfolding there, is from Voltaire, who once said, “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.”

[@antonwilding9744]

Your comment is filled with propaganda . You ever read " Mein Kampf " and really understood it ? I also talked to alot of witnesses of the third reich . No one saw Hitler as dictator he was beloved by the masses . Only native germans understand this ....

[@terri6854]

So we need to prevent people from believing the absurdities in the first place. How do we do that? As we've seen with Trump and QAnon, we can't even prevent people from believing the absurdities in 2023, so what hope was there for people a 100 years ago?

[@spm36]

​@@terri6854😂and Biden?

[@sirgalahad1376]

@@terri6854Orange man living rent free in your head? Don’t worry friend he’s about to come back. Welcome to 2024.

[@megancrager4397]

Wait until you hear what the nazis in Ukraine are up to...

[@blazejibo758]

Excellent video. Factual, not dramatized, just enough explanation to let the movies speak for themselves.

[@priestessthea]

Your research, effort and Work are unparalleled. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I appreciate that!

[@JacobDean88]

I'm sure this was a lot of work. Very awesome commentary. Would love to see you do more like this. I love learning this stuff.

[@richlewis1879]

I can't stop commenting because this is fascinating to me. This is one of the best videos I've seen about world war II and Hitler. So much detail and so informative

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Appreciate it. Got some more on the way.

[@ronoconnor8971]

My father in law, now passed, had a photo of him in the eagles nest with his feet propped up on a desk. He was in the 101st airborne, and was trapped in fog for weeks in Bastogne. I have a stamped artillery shell base made by a local machinist depicting a scene during the liberation of the city.

[@corydunaway]

The eagle's nest still stands if you ever get a chance to visit the spot

[@timothysmcnamara5925]

That story of the liberator with his feet up on the desk reminds me of the rebel patriot who wrote a message on Nancy Pelosi's desk on Jan 6th. We are still fighting for freedom against authoritarians and evil doers.

[@BrandedWings]

@@timothysmcnamara5925 poetry

[@MrSmokincodz]

@@timothysmcnamara5925 lol no man, just no.

[@siggiberger3071]

U didn't "liberate" anything, you just burned every single city to ashes, with more than 1000 bomber attacks. If you didn't that, u had no chance an a land battle.

[@johnstup4479]

I've only seen a few of these clips and it was wonderful to see more of what it was like at the Berghof. Love the narration JD and finding out who all those people were visiting and will be looking forward to seeing the remaining Eva Braun films.

[@todd5082]

I’ve stayed in the Zum Turken Hotel which is right next door to the Berghof. An amazing historical hotel. U can even roam through the underground bunker system. The U.S. military returned the operational buildings to Bavaria in 1996. The berghof is gone but the panoramic mountain view from there is breathtaking. The beautiful aerial shot in the Sound of Music was also filmed a few miles away.

[@swampyankee]

Above and beyond with this one JD! Very interesting, I've seen most of these but mostly used as B roll. Well done.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that it was helpful!

[@rajkoelguapo12]

Top-notch content, dude! I explored the Berghof in the fall of 2014 after visiting the tea house high above -- further explored the subterranean tunnels accessible from the little museum next to what used to be the Platterhof Hotel. After reaching the end of the tunnel system, I saw the word "Idaho" scratched into either concrete or metal above a door (I live in Boise)...it was a strange sight, definitely something I didn't expect. I plan to return for another visit in the near future. This helped me enjoy those experiences once again (with added context). Thanks!

[@hodoratlas]

This is really great. Don't be afraid to upload more like this!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I'm planning on a follow up with Berghof clips from the other reels.

[@ThePotatoZone]

This was a fantastic watch, much like the rest of your content, thank you for the great commentary!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Much appreciated!

[@davegoodridge8352]

Very fascinating. In the film “They shall not grow old” the makers used lip readers to give a example of what the WW1 soldiers were saying. It would be nice this was done on these films. They shall not grow old is a great film of WW1. Thanks for the giving the names. Also it is really obvious that the dog Blonde is scared of Hitler, wonder why.

[@woodrowpreacely7521]

Yes the colorization made it look like 1916 was yesterday! So surprised they don't make more war docs with that highly advanced colorization process.

[@klmullins65]

Wow, I just posted very similar remarks about the lip readers Peter Jackson used, right before I saw yours!

[@rrice1705]

That was very well done, thank you. I confess I didn't even know about the tea house. I always thought the Eagle's Nest was Hitler's tea house.

[@seerstone8982]

The cheek scar "The bragging scar"-"dueling scar" were popular amongst the upper-class Austrians, and German's involved in academic fencing at the start of the 20th century. Being a practice amongst University students. It was seen as a mark of class, and honour, due to the status of dueling societies at German, and Austrian universities at the time.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting.

[@kcw8181]

100% true

[@MrComar1979]

The wound is called “Schmiss” in German.

[@gerhard6105]

Indeed. Reinhard Heydrich also had one. And Otto Skorzeny.

[@toddwilliams5905]

We Bad 🤣

[@sgrkuska]

Love your videos and how you present them. Especially your true excitement when seeing something that's absolutely fantastic.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you very much!

[@bearothman]

I recently came across your channel and I love it. It's so educational and you have a gift for storytelling. Amazing job as usual!

[@thomasanthony9374]

Very well done JD. You did a great job explaining who everyone was in those videos. I was always curious who those people were. Thanks for sharing!

[@jetdocj1441]

well done JD! your always one step ahead of my WWII trip planning which helps a lot! I was in Normandy when your fantastic series was airing and I'm currently planning a return trip to this area! Thx

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@robertmorrow1760]

Really good stuff. I’ve seen most of this many, many times but you are the first I can recall that identified those involved beyond the more infamous. It adds great context and an understanding what a day in the life of Hitler looked like. Thanks for the great work.

[@pexxos1]

Such a beautiful place to live with lots of fresh, mountain air, beautiful scenery and a comfortable estate with all the amenities. Everyone looked so sharp and well-dressed. You don't see this kind of class today. The food there must've been delicious! Really nice this was preserved for posterity so these images can be viewed and enjoyed for generations to come. The color photography was also impressive! Brought these people to life!

[@bubstacrini8851]

"well dressed" you are to easily impressed

[@seattlewa8500]

Right were really classy. If you don’t think about the fact they were murderous Nazis who were responsible for the deaths of millions and millions and millions of people.

[@SouthernArtist77]

Monsters all of them!

[@fc4660]

Class is not the word that comes to mind. These people were monsters

[@pexxos1]

irony

[@babyusagi]

this is SO cool and informative!! i love learning as much as i can about WW2 and i’ve never seen these videos before along with your amazing commentary!! sooooo interesting!

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

Very nicely done. Best I've seen to date!

[@cheyenneasiafoxe292]

Excellent archival footage. Thanks...I've seen all of these and all new ones are good. I know all the people in the film and have written on Hitler at home...a sort of domestic monster at home.

[@phyllishershkowitz3806]

This was interesting to have people identified and background for them. Looking forward to more PLEASE!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@ironhead23]

Your videos are amazing, discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I am hooked!

[@michaelbentsen9869]

Thanks for narrating details in the films. I've seen them before, but your information greatly increases the experience. I noticed how Hitler's dog cowered & folds his ears down while being in Hitler's presence. The dog also appeared anxious to get away from him as soon as possible. This behavior leads me to believe that there may have been abuse by the hands of his "loving owner." I think the dog was more for Ava's benefit than Hitler. Thanks again for your fantastic presentations.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

Before scrolling down and finding your post, I posted my own comment with the same observation. You used a more accurate word. That poor dog COWERED when touched by Hitler and you can see how eager it was to leave his presence. Compare that behavior to the currently popular clips of uncontrolled ecstasy and cries of joy when a dog sees a long-absent soldier returning from a tour of duty.

[@kina18]

Eva didn't like poor Blondi very much. She was jealous of her and admitted to kicking her a few times.

[@steveinthemountains8264]

I've seen some of these clips before, but your commentary was incredibly interesting and really added a new dimension to these movies. Really interesting subject!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome, thank you!

[@carlcarlson1369]

Perfect voice for this commentary. Thank you for the video

[@dfusit]

Loved your closing lines, too funny. Thanks JD, great video.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙂

[@shauntemplar.26]

never in my life watching so many WW2 documentaries have has someone explained in such detail of who is who and what areas of interest meeting were held . JD your the man , thanks bro for amazing content .Strange how must if not all of these people were pure evil monsters ..I felt sad watching these kids knowing they got murdered by there own mother and father in bunker , those poor children never got a chance at life. I dont think there minds would have been lost to normal things and not all NAZI way of life as they be so young. Its truly amazing to hear everything. You did great job and like i said at star... Not one doc has ever did the way you did . outstanding!!!

[@adammitchell3462]

Dang,Hitler sure did pick a good spot for a house. The berghoff property is beautiful

[@Conwayy33]

Hitler had great taste

[@adammitchell3462]

Screw Hitler though. I don't care if he had great taste or a great house, that doesn't make him a "great" man, he was a tyrant who when died,the whole world rejoiced.

[@BJones-yw4dd]

Well done. No, *VERY WELL* done. As an expat living near this site, my sole "criticism" would be to ask that you please research the actual German pronunciations of names and places, to add even more value to this excellent and informative behind-the-scenes compilation. You're right, much of this footage is familiar to those interested in this era, but your background research and insertion of factoids (like Ribbentropf later being the first to be executed), makes them even more valuable. Kudos. Looking at your listings, I have some catching up to do. Cheers!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Proper pronunciations will always be my Achilles heel. 😅

[@mikealter7712]

These videos are a historical national treasure, thank you for narrating !

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them!

[@intuitivemedium3814]

Just found your channel and as an historian myself, I think it's immensely well done. Your research is very thorough. Looking at the evil-est, vile humans doing human things. Kinda hard to reconcile. Pity that terrace didn't fall and dump them all into oblivion.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Got a lot of content on here that you may enjoy.

[@MarkOwen-rj5my]

I visited this area in 1992 while serving in Germany with the British army. At the time all that was left of the Berghof was some garage walls and some overgrown ruins. Among the ruins there was a hole (not much bigger than a large rabbit hole). Encourage by my squaddie mates and a young local lad I squeezed down the hole. It quickly came out in a basement room below the Grand Window room. It was full of rubble, damp, and had relatively recent Nazi graffiti sprayed on the back wall. I think there was a door in the rear west corner which could have gone into the garage area, but I didn’t venture that far back. What did catch my eye was the area directly below where the Grand Window would have been. There was a large window shaped recess in the wall, with slots on either side. Sat in the space was the rotten remains of a window frame, and some old bits of rope. So, I’d imagine that was the remains of the Grand Window and the pully system used to raise and lower it. The local lad then took us to a nearby tree-lined soccer field, which at the time was part of the US General Walker hotel. Apparently during the war, the field had been a parade square for the local Nazi headquarters. By some trees in one corner of the field we were shown another hole (thankfully this time more badger-sized). A couple of us crawled down it into what was obviously a number of underground rifle ranges underneath the field. We wandered up and down the ranges a few times exploring. There were stairs going down to a lower level, but they were flooded. Spooked by the idea of flooded levels, and a bit worried we’d somehow got ourselves lost we made our way back out. Your Berghof and Eagles Nest episodes have reminded me what a beautiful place Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area is.

[@gerhard6105]

In 1996, in the summer, i was in the shooting ranges too. They are/were under the SS-Kaserne. With thick glass tiles in the ceiling for daylight. I also saw the flooded staircase to a lower level. I had three flashlights with. And i took pictures.

[@darrenhill3514]

Excellent video! Someone else brought up how they've seen these clips before but didn't know who was who....Another check in the box why History Underground is the place to be for historical videos.

[@1psychofan]

This is fantastic! Well done JD! I am watching this several times! Interesting point ~Albert Spear was a good writer. While I detest the man on so many levels his diary/memoir is an interesting read.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@ellebelle8515]

Your commentary makes the film footage so much more meaningful and interesting. But oh; how difficult and disturbing it is to take in...Individuals carrying on in such normal-looking interactions, relaxed, enjoying many pleasures in such an idyllic setting, are among the most evil, soulless. How did not one of them foresee how badly it would end for not only Germany but each of them individually.

[@annehersey9895]

I read that Hitler didn't like going to the Eagle's and only went there 2 times because he didn't like heights and ite was built so that from its terrace you were literally right on the edge. That's why Eva took so few movies of it because they just never went there. Also, all the 'regulars' who visited the Berghoff knew full well who Eva was and her relationship with Hitler. However, when they had very large groups with 'outsiders' she and Hitler played it coolly. I have seen these films many many times before but with your added narration and identification, it has gone from interesting to fascinating so thank you so very much.

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

You heard wrong.

[@IHUTCHI]

WOW! Fantastic information on this video. I have seen all this footage and nobody has ever taken the time to explain what we are seeing. This is great and I cant wait to see more.

[@mollygrubber]

Wow what a great series. I am really enjoying these, and plan to do my own tour of European battle sites and historic locations in the future. Your work is helping organize my trip, so thank you sir. Now, you keep mentioning the facial scars on some of the high-ranking Nazi leaders. These are almost exclusively self-inflicted (sort of). These are from sword duels, and they apparently thought "the more horrific the scar, the more awesome the man". They basically got them on purpose, and packed the wounds with horse hair so the scar would be even more grotesque.

[@perryj8850]

That short clip of Hitler at 24:52 is frightening. The demented eyes of a monster.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Definitely a monstrous individual.

[@TheDudeOfSteel87]

oh please

[@jeeps7er]

I've seen these movies many times but never had the more obscure individual characters pointed out. Thank you for this, very interesting.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad it was helpful.

[@paramarky]

Excellent work from you, I know my history and think this content will be a valuable resource in the future. Very well done. I was standing outside the remains of the Berghof last week and this gives it great context. Fascinating to follow in these footsteps in such a beautiful place.

[@OldStreetDoc]

It’s an odd thing how these old ‘silent’ home movies can portray almost a sort of ‘an innocence of daily life’, even when focused on many of the most evil people in human history. If one didn’t know the history of WWII, it might be easy to see this as ‘just a group of ordinary people in a beautiful mountain setting’. However it is certainly much more than simply that. It’s always chilling to see Adolf Hitler on film in a relatively relaxed state, especially when you have the knowledge of what else was underway at the moment these films were made.

[@toddmayer6859]

I wrote about this in another video comment, but my son and I stayed at Zum Turken next to Hitler's property back around 2005. So we walked all around this area, even taking the same walk that Hitler and his friends took to the Tea house area. One thing I have been noticing that I wonder if anyone has ever commented about is how dogs and very young children reacted to Hitler. The dog has it's tail between it's legs and is cowering around Hitler, as if the dog has been abused quite a bit by Hitler. Children do not look lovingly into Hitler's eyes. They look at him like he is some kind of "thing," not someone to be loved and admired. They often look away from him, like to their parents as if to say, "Do I really have to do this?" I'd like to think that animals and very young children actually felt warm towards him .... but I just have not seen that in any of these movie clips. His secretaries felt warm towards him. But young children and animals? I do not see it. If anyone has seen that ... let me know.

[@Marcus280898]

Very late reply but I just wanted to comment on the idea that Hitler may have abused his dog. Obviously we can’t know for sure, but there was widespread testimony from his close associates that Hitler was an animal lover who hated the sight of animal suffering and looked away whenever it was depicted on screen. He is also recorded as having given graphic descriptions of animal slaughter to his dinner guests in an attempt to dissuade them from eating meat (Hitler famously was a vegetarian). Moreover, while it’s true that Hitler had the cyanide capsules Himmler had given to him tested on Blondi to observe their efficacy (Himmler by that point in the war was seen as a traitor and so the cyanide capsules he had provided were viewed with suspicion), this act served the double purpose of giving Blondi what Hitler considered to be a merciful death so that she did not fall into Soviet hands. It was recounted by staff in the bunker that after Blondi’s death Hitler was “completely inconsolable”. Given this evidence I think it’s unlikely that Hitler would have abused Blondi or other animals in his company, as such behaviour wouldn’t fit the profile of an animal lover built up by the testimony of his associates. Obviously I’m not defending Hitler as a person, I just think what you may have read into Blondi’s behaviour in these home movies was something different than what was probably the case.

[@toddmayer6859]

You may be right .... God knows. A dog trainer told me years ago that if you place your hand over a dog's head, the dog may cower, thinking you are about to hit him or her. It would be interesting to have a dog trainer weigh in on Hitler's dog's behavior. I just googled that .... and it isn't always about the dog having been abused.

[@wingrider687]

Very informative video JD... thanks!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You bet

[@georgebaron26]

Excellent, educational video, as usual! Can't wait to see your insightful commentary about the other reels. One of the best channels on KZbin.

[@PeterDavidOrr]

Nicely done. The narration is quite good and 95% accurate. The [10:57] mention of "Hitler's dog Blondi" is impossible. This film is from 1938 or 1939. Blondi was purchased by Hitler in September of 1941. Although they do look somewhat similar, I believe the man standing to the right of Hitler (seated) at 8:20 is Albert Bormann, not Julius Schaub. Julius Schaub does appear later at 13:33 greeting Goebbels. Keep up the great work!

[@kina18]

He owned a male GS and two female GS prior to Blondi. Both the females were named Blonda.

[@Cad79]

Wow! This is worthy of a few replays…. great work, never seen commentary with any of these clips before 👍

[@Chiller01]

The scar on Wagner’s face is likely a fencing injury. It was common among aristocratic college student fencers and almost a badge. Think Otto Skorzeny, Lord Haw Haw, etc. This is a really interesting episode giving context to those movie clips that are commonly shown.

[@beatam-ch4085]

Adolf Wagner nie był arystokrata - jego ojciec był górnikiem. Blizna na policzku to pamiątka z I wojny światowej. W wyniku ran na wojnie stracił prawda nogę poniżej kolana. On sam był z wykształcenia inżynierem górnictwa.

[@beatam-ch4085]

Zmarł w kwietniu 12.04.1944 r. w wyniku udaru mózgu

[@Andre-qc9nb]

Outstanding commentary and breakdown of these reels. Learned a lot.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

👍🏻

[@cindyrussell7017]

Horrible people but a beautiful place. The scenery is breath taking. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@Naparuski1]

Oh my goodness I just found your channel and it was the first video I watched the eagle's nest and I really enjoyed your storytelling and what you guys do. I can't wait for the rest of the reals to be put out with the commentary as I find it so fascinating keep up the great work.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Hope that you continue to enjoy the rest of the content on the channel.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I have seen a video where they literally translate what they're saying in these silent Berghof films by reading their lips. It was fascinating and I can't find it again to save my life.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That would be interesting.

[@berrytharp1334]

I also seen that years ago. Would love to see again

[@ruthwalton3457]

They were on here a few years ago I saw them too

[@shauntaylor6040]

Yes Eva is moaning about her dress, and Hitler says I have the whole world to deal with and you are moaning about what to wear.

[@krisfrederick5001]

@@shauntaylor6040 That's probably accurate

[@cyndiebill6631]

Great video and it’s interesting to see these people in their everyday lives knowing how evil they were. Thanks again for all you do to make history come alive again.👍😁

[@bluecollar58]

I found his interaction with his dog Blondie interesting. He seems intent on showing off the relationship between him and the dog when on camera , but if you watch the dog’s behavior , there appears to be no real bond between the two.

[@bejoyful]

I thought the same when Hitler's embraces the children at the Berghof; playing to the camera although I get a sense he didn't like being filmed or photographed.

[@kina18]

Blondi is afraid of him at least in the clip shown here. Her posturing is that of a dog which feels intimidated.

[@kina18]

​@@bejoyful He actually liked being photographed. He would even practice poses in front of a mirror. If he lived in our time, he would have been addicted to to TikTok and Instagram.

[@ageroelofjanterveen7589]

{ german dog owner} yes! The dog fears him....!

[@njcurmudgeon]

I have also wondered what was being said in these. Can anyone lip-read German? There are a couple of scenes where the mouths can clearly be seen as they speak. A "forensic lip-reader" did that with silent footage of First World War British soldiers preparing for the Battle of the Somme (you can find it on KZbin). I have wondered if that has ever been applied to these movies, and if not, if it could be done now?

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That would be interesting.

[@HeavyH2006]

Really great to see the reels broken down & detailed. Insightful. Thank you. One pointer the great room window, patio vistas & main facade of Berghof faced in a northwesterly direction to Germany not Austria.

[@robertdacquisto6871]

Imagine if someday technology allows us to virtually walk around in an image or film. Like if somehow the technology could emulate what the environment looks like and put you virtually in that environment. You could walk around at the Berghof! I feel like something like that is definitely possible given VR games and such.

[@davidvila5053]

Such a nice idea, never thought about it. It will probably happen soon or later, AIs recreating places in virtual reality just with photos and movies. Like all it will start with simple things but it will evolve to something bigger and even surreal. My bet is that recreating places with big detail, accuracy and coherence in virtual reality with this technology will happen around the year 2060.

[@michaelgalea5148]

Thank You JD for another great video. I learn so much from your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@perryj8850]

All so carefree. Smiling and laughing. No clue that things wouldn't turn out so great.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

If they only knew.....

[@sandrapersaud3105]

These heartless people living a carefree life when millions of innocent men, women, and children are being murdered. They are monsters.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

@@sandrapersaud3105You mean like the Anerican women who chose to murder over 60 million unborn innocents since 1973?! Just as much of a holocaust.

[@lepersonnage371]

War wasn't his fault. He did everything to prevent it.

[@WOTM8]

Like the idea of invading Czechoslovakia after signing a peace condition…? What prevention..? Are you referring to the war against Britain…?

[@alvalankerofficial]

This color footage is so remarkable I grew up only seeing black and white versions of all of these films, and to see them in color is just amazing.