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

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
  • 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.o...
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    Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel.
    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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  • @allaura64
    @allaura64 2 роки тому +1174

    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
      @ryanreedgibson 2 роки тому +92

      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
      @bak-mariterry5180 2 роки тому +110

      @@ryanreedgibson Not received your rent payment yet ?

    • @CA999
      @CA999 2 роки тому +47

      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
      @Nick_B_Bad 2 роки тому +18

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

    • @datadavis
      @datadavis 2 роки тому

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

  • @BadH0mbre
    @BadH0mbre 2 роки тому +532

    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
      @jonclassical5710 2 роки тому +38

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

    • @Simonize41
      @Simonize41 2 роки тому +58

      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
      @stevevicory9623 2 роки тому +9

      This expresses my thoughts exactly!!!

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 2 роки тому +17

      @@Simonize41 But what would be the motive?

    • @mikewebber7553
      @mikewebber7553 2 роки тому +17

      Why did they only find a skull ?

  • @Mtc401
    @Mtc401 2 роки тому +381

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

  • @Sundevil17
    @Sundevil17 Рік тому +23

    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
      @fukpoeslaw3613 8 місяців тому

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

    • @neilreynolds3858
      @neilreynolds3858 7 місяців тому

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

    • @cv507
      @cv507 4 місяці тому +1

      in xx45 nö persön in sehr reit mäid would häve shöt at a väp ^ ^
      just a theörye ^^
      ps wouldnt wändäire me if they used göthick v?v
      ´they live aka ´öpäeyy

  • @Mediaevalist
    @Mediaevalist 2 роки тому +60

    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
      @neilreynolds3858 7 місяців тому

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

  • @HistoryHustle
    @HistoryHustle 2 роки тому +29

    Ever more interesting, Mark!

    • @privard89
      @privard89 2 роки тому +2

      Quit hustling history please lol

  • @samwangemann9607
    @samwangemann9607 2 роки тому +171

    Dr. Felton once again delivers another classic 🔥

    • @1967DIF
      @1967DIF 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, another nicked info from hard working people!

    • @orangekitty8974
      @orangekitty8974 Рік тому

      He still had to research.

  • @irish3335
    @irish3335 2 роки тому +105

    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
      @woodenseagull1899 2 роки тому

      ​@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
      @Svensk7119 Рік тому +2

      God alone knows all of what happened.

  • @NK-ly3cp
    @NK-ly3cp 2 роки тому +122

    Love Dr. Felton's content on UA-cam.
    It's a treat for history lovers. 😍

  • @rickyhenry4958
    @rickyhenry4958 2 роки тому +21

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

  • @jaredevildog6343
    @jaredevildog6343 2 роки тому +163

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

  • @SimonLloydGuitar
    @SimonLloydGuitar 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @sheridanrapmund6758
    @sheridanrapmund6758 2 роки тому +125

    Excellent work as always Dr Felton!

    • @stanpolchinski8956
      @stanpolchinski8956 2 роки тому +2

      I concur.

    • @wadehampton1737
      @wadehampton1737 2 роки тому +5

      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.

  • @bohuslavhumplik6744
    @bohuslavhumplik6744 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding Research yet again Mr. Felton!

  • @MrXdmp
    @MrXdmp 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Dr. Felton!

  • @cthrew1603
    @cthrew1603 2 роки тому +22

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

  • @ronangaelicprince3239
    @ronangaelicprince3239 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely amazing blown away by the research

  • @starkillerdude1914
    @starkillerdude1914 2 роки тому +10

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

  • @stephenbridges2791
    @stephenbridges2791 2 роки тому +40

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

    • @keith3970
      @keith3970 2 роки тому

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

    • @cthrew1603
      @cthrew1603 Рік тому

      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.

  • @TheNortheastAl
    @TheNortheastAl 2 роки тому +12

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

  • @scottkelly9052
    @scottkelly9052 2 роки тому +22

    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...😎

  • @stevescerbak1022
    @stevescerbak1022 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @tfleu725
    @tfleu725 2 роки тому +62

    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!

  • @sharonjohnson7292
    @sharonjohnson7292 2 роки тому +38

    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.

  • @seb.hassen7781
    @seb.hassen7781 2 роки тому +11

    Superb as always. Truly look forward to your videos.

  • @scottjohnson2720
    @scottjohnson2720 2 роки тому +74

    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
      @nautifella Рік тому +6

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

  • @DavidFraser007
    @DavidFraser007 2 роки тому +29

    Excellent detective work Mark. Thank you.

  • @johnjoe993
    @johnjoe993 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @DaveSCameron
    @DaveSCameron 2 роки тому +56

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

  • @indobleh
    @indobleh 2 роки тому

    I'm loving the brief but loud music that ends each presentation, excellent for headphone users.

  • @ELMS
    @ELMS 2 роки тому +12

    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. 👍

  • @HiddenHistoryYT
    @HiddenHistoryYT 2 роки тому +1

    Love these type of series you have been doing!

  • @Black-Sun_Kaiser
    @Black-Sun_Kaiser 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @eddioritz2580
    @eddioritz2580 Рік тому

    Absolutely wonderful work. Thank you Sir.

  • @michaelmccotter4293
    @michaelmccotter4293 2 роки тому +6

    Yes, very excellent work Dr Felton.

  • @XemawthEvo2
    @XemawthEvo2 Рік тому

    Anyone else here putting together the pieces in anticipation of Part 5 of find the Fuhrer?
    Because this very episode jumped into my mind when watching the end of part 4. Bormann's real story may be far more haunting than many realize...
    Outstanding work Mark. Thank you very much for this wonderful library of information.

  • @PanzerdivisionWiking
    @PanzerdivisionWiking 2 роки тому +43

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

  • @brainstormingsharing1309
    @brainstormingsharing1309 Рік тому +1

    🔴 Absolutely well done & definitely keep it up for the extensive work! 👍👏👍👏👍

  • @Danekim_
    @Danekim_ 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @landdownunderaustralia4939
    @landdownunderaustralia4939 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliantly researched Dr Felton.

  • @benisaten
    @benisaten 2 роки тому +76

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

    • @canadianmmaguy7511
      @canadianmmaguy7511 2 роки тому

      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

  • @Cheefie
    @Cheefie 2 роки тому +14

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

  • @mattmack222
    @mattmack222 2 роки тому +30

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

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr 2 роки тому +1

    Always late to the party but never missed the show Mark felt number one in my book

  • @GreasyBelcher
    @GreasyBelcher 2 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @huiawalker203
    @huiawalker203 Рік тому

    Thanks for your detailed work. I have enjoyed all.of your posts. From New Zealand❤

  • @JAG8691
    @JAG8691 2 роки тому +28

    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
      @Rusty_Gold85 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @xl5388
      @xl5388 2 роки тому

      @@Rusty_Gold85 - Charlton Heston narrated

    • @iluvcurryandbeer
      @iluvcurryandbeer 2 роки тому +3

      @@xl5388 it was Laurence Olivier

    • @xl5388
      @xl5388 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @JAG8691
      @JAG8691 2 роки тому

      @@Rusty_Gold85 Sir Laurence Olivier.Haunting music.

  • @raedwulf61
    @raedwulf61 2 роки тому +1

    Curiouser and curiouser! Loving this!

  • @stevenhershman2660
    @stevenhershman2660 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @daystatesniper01
    @daystatesniper01 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @Beesareessential
    @Beesareessential 2 роки тому

    When i 1st started watching mark, i would always think how mark could be a Dr. He so smart and he knows a whole helluvalot. Then i read the description and found that mark indeed is a Dr. Thank u for all the knowledge u share with people like ne. Thank you Dr. Mark Fulton

  • @richardpatton2502
    @richardpatton2502 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing work, as always.
    Cheers from Portugal
    All the best to everyone

  • @paulpowell4871
    @paulpowell4871 2 роки тому +1

    Somehow the further we get from the past the more we know. Amazing as always!

  • @middleageddad
    @middleageddad 2 роки тому +3

    I'm loving this series.

  • @carlcarlson1369
    @carlcarlson1369 Рік тому

    Excellent channel so simple to understand. Great job

  • @henridelagardere264
    @henridelagardere264 2 роки тому +6

    Bormann never bores, the Felton touch helps, though.

  • @slogger1345
    @slogger1345 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Analysis Dr Felton, a riveting Series!

  • @MopTop88
    @MopTop88 2 роки тому +16

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

  • @utpalbasu3353
    @utpalbasu3353 2 роки тому

    excellent research. Kudos Mr Felton

  • @markusaralius
    @markusaralius 2 роки тому +36

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

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone 2 роки тому

    TOTALLY GRIPPING! I'm hanging on every word! THANK YOU SO MUCH DR MARK FELTON!

  • @siyacer
    @siyacer 2 роки тому +5

    Terrific work

  • @Patrick_0n
    @Patrick_0n 2 роки тому +2

    I'm so fascinated with your excellent videos

  • @americanpatriot2422
    @americanpatriot2422 2 роки тому +3

    Outstanding video and presentation

  • @talkingdonkey1817
    @talkingdonkey1817 2 роки тому +1

    This series has been most interesting. Bravo!

  • @Steve-GM0HUU
    @Steve-GM0HUU 2 роки тому +20

    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
      @martinbormann69 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @coolamradio
    @coolamradio 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for upload! Another very interesting item!

  • @davidallen8611
    @davidallen8611 2 роки тому +5

    My goodness this is an amazing channel!

  • @blueridger28
    @blueridger28 2 роки тому

    Great series Dr. Felton.

  • @reloadncharge9907
    @reloadncharge9907 2 роки тому +3

    Very interesting, amazing research….thx, Andrew

  • @TBagr
    @TBagr 2 роки тому

    The story gets more strange and more convoluted at every turn.

  • @chrisblore6385
    @chrisblore6385 2 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @jasonrowe3847
    @jasonrowe3847 2 роки тому

    Serialized content, in 2022. Kept me on edge. Good on Mark Felton. 👍

  • @asya9493
    @asya9493 2 роки тому +8

    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'.

  • @davidbarnsley8486
    @davidbarnsley8486 2 роки тому

    This needs to be a mini series 👍👍👍

  • @TheBlueWinged
    @TheBlueWinged 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @chaddymac9889
    @chaddymac9889 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @wolfmauler
    @wolfmauler 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely my favourite series so far!

  • @eleanorkett1129
    @eleanorkett1129 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @donl1846
    @donl1846 2 роки тому

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

  • @joechiodi5529
    @joechiodi5529 2 роки тому +4

    Brilliant work sir!

  • @merckxy54
    @merckxy54 2 роки тому +5

    Very thorough research Mark. Another first class video!

  • @AndrewCastlemaine
    @AndrewCastlemaine 2 роки тому

    Curiouser and curiouser (so to speak) and a very well told story

  • @darkoflight4938
    @darkoflight4938 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @stevem3605
    @stevem3605 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @MadrasArsenal
    @MadrasArsenal 2 роки тому +10

    This has been the most interesting series that you have put out sir. I look forward to seeing more.

  • @LordoftheSith
    @LordoftheSith 2 роки тому +1

    This is brilliant, forensic history at its best

  • @camerondall4257
    @camerondall4257 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @craigd6261
    @craigd6261 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @amham48
    @amham48 2 роки тому

    Only Dr. Felton could provide such detail in a compelling mystery story!

  • @rufust.firefly6352
    @rufust.firefly6352 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @DaveSCameron
    @DaveSCameron 2 роки тому

    I'm delighted that you didn't simply upload this as a single show because this now documents the Bormann story from the last, so to speak, to the end and gives the seminal book Nazi in Exile - Paul Manning (CBS) the recognition its always deserved, kudos Dr Felton..

  • @mikeciotti
    @mikeciotti 2 роки тому +4

    Great series! Looking forward to the next episode!

  • @MPGunther1
    @MPGunther1 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this episode Dr. Felton

  • @hoffmiermp
    @hoffmiermp 2 роки тому +15

    Absolutely brilliant, thanks for the history lesson Mark.

  • @cheekygnome
    @cheekygnome 2 роки тому +4

    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!

  • @brentstephens4081
    @brentstephens4081 Рік тому

    When ever i hear the opening music of a Mark Felton Productions video i always hum along in the knowledge i'm about to be treated to a great historical video 😊

  • @johnvaluk1401
    @johnvaluk1401 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @raymow9683
    @raymow9683 2 роки тому

    Best documentary series ever!

  • @marctempler3250
    @marctempler3250 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant...as usual. We are very fortunate in having you provide us with the best quality historical videos available.