The Hunt for Hitler

Another outing for one of the 20th century's most pernicious myths. 

James Rampton | Published in 02 Nov 2015

July 1947 photo of the rear entrance to the Führerbunker in the garden of the Reich Chancellery.This piece has been edited since it was first published to reflect a more critical view of the programme.

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