Exploring the Ruins of Hitler's Berghof | History Traveler Episode 273
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2023
- Located in heart of the Obersalzberg of southern Germany was the place that was of utmost importance to Adolf Hitler: the Berghof. It was here that many of the most consequential decisions of the Third Reich were made, which is why it was a primary target for the Allies toward the end of the war. Even though the Berghof was largely destroyed by RAF bombers, there are still remains that can be seen today that give us a glimpse at this nerve center of evil in WWII.
Note: In the video, I say that Eva Braun had a video camera when I meant to say film camera.
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I was there a few years ago. It is an eerie feeling to stand there among those trees. The beautiful nature, the birds singing, the tranquility. And, to contemplate the planning that took place on that very spot of the most heinous, evil actions of the 20th century. I had to just close my eyes and say a quiet prayer for humanity. The strangeness of it was overwhelming.
The passion you have for history is contagious. I am also really impressed by your sense of right and wrong, which speaks highly of your upbringing! Thanks for sharing sights that most of us have never seen.
As a long time lurker who has never commented but watch regularly I just wanted to drop in and say how much I enjoy your content. Love the videography and presentation. Thank you for your work and effort :-)
As a private in 94 the USO sponsored single solders at the Platerhoff for 4 days. Did lots of exploring, walked around and inside the guest house ruins, went inside the old garage. Did the bunker tour from the platerhoff and from the Turken.
I visited this area and found the footings for the house in 1970 while serving with the Army in Europe. I did not however have the stills that you embedded in this podcast to help me with my visualizations. Great stuff. I venture to guess that Tom Lewis had not yet been born when I was there. LOL I am soooo old! 76
From Normandy through Germany, you have shown me places my father served. Thank you! He never spoke of any of it except to say less then 10% of his company came back.
It's so wonderful you have the opportunity to visit (and share) these amazing sites. Your videos are so amazing - Your camera work is exceptional - and the topics you share really take your viewers "back in time" to very interesting sites and periods of history.
Part of me wishes the building was still there to see, but a bigger part of me is glad that the forest is taking it back. Great video again JD.
Well done, JD. Sites like these are fascinating, in that they show how fleeting power really is, that tyranny fails, and that change always comes. Let's hope the lesson of such ruins sinks in.
Even though the actual building was destroyed you did an excellent job showing the location through walking the area & inserting many historical photographs & videos. Great job again JD!
You have no idea how great it is to tune out of the noise and tune into a new THU video. Thanks again, JD.
Loving the WWII content. I'm a history nut particularly when it comes to WWII. I became very interested in this time period when I learned that my grandfather was part of the D-Day landings. He was 1 of 5 out of his battalion to survive the landing. He was later wounded by grenade shrapnel in the hedgerows in France and that was the end of the war for him. I would give anything to be able to go to some of those sights.
Im sure you are aware but if not...A youtube channel called Ruiter Productions does some of the best "then and now" of a lot of these locations. If you have not seen them...im sure you will enjoy the historical aspect. As always..thanks for the hard work
Dictator says, "I will control the world". Mother Nature says, "I can wait you out"....well done JD.
I have a very strange obsession with Berchtesgaden and its surrounding area. Berghoff and its giant window glass overlooking the beautiful Alps particularly fascinates me. If I ever visit Germany, Berchtesgaden would definitely be on my "to visit" list. Thanks for making such a detailed video
I've been to the Berghof ruins many times, and there is still a vast archeological dig waiting to happen. I managed to come away with a stone from the NW corner of the foundation, as well as the drain pipe from the kitchen sink. Those are oddball items, but that's better than everything being obliterated. **And someone should do a video-doc on why there is such a strong and ongoing interest in the Third Reich even in the face of the crises facing us today.
It's a darn shame those buildings were destroyed. They should've been preserved for posterity.
Thank you. That had to be an ominous, ghostly walk through those eerie woods. Such a beautiful place so touched by evil it may remain uninhabited forever. Again thank you for sharing with us JD.
I am struck by how quiet and peaceful it seems. It's rather breath-taking