Mark, since I was young, the voices of Laurence Olivier ("World at War") and Charlton Heston were the voices of history. They've now slid over to make room for you. The detail, the research, the precision and the clarity of your documentaries is second to none. I've come to appreciate that your videos are also unique on TH-cam because while there are other top-shelf productions made available, yours are almost always accompanied by a fascinating "Comments" section. The stories that your documentaries trigger are a treasure trove of experiences and recollections that are available nowhere else, and would've never been shared if not for your work.
Agreed here. I remember my father watching World at War on WGN in Chicago in the 1970's. Dr. Felton's work is just as good, and in some ways, even better.
Welcome to my actual neighbourhood Mr. Felton! I want to add a fun story to your report. One of my older teachers told us that as a little girl, she lived on the upper floor, and her balcony (or window) was exactly abobe the one of Mr. H. When she saw a pot of hot soup standing on the future Fuehrer's balcony to cool down one day, she spat in this pot. She was really rather proud of what she did for all her life. Cheers from a Munich resident!
My dad, a Captain in the 45th - was born in Munich, not far from this building. His fluency in German, Italian and French came in handy during the war. He earned a bronze star during a combat mission near Monte Casino but seldom discussed the war with us. He was trained at Camp Ritchie and was later part of the AMG - the Allied Military Government, which was created to restore order in cities after the allies swept through. He had no desire to return to Germany and thankfully he never had to as his unit remained in Italy. His uncle, a Munich doctor and WWI veteran, who earned an Iron Cross 1st Class, was imprisoned in Dachau following Kristallnacht. He was released a few weeks later as some of his patients were high ranking Nazi’s and were able to assist. I can’t imagine how devastating it would have been for my dad if he had to enter Dachau as a liberator.
@@maddieb.4282 I'll go way out on a limb and guess Dave meant any random and obscure object, not subject... in this case, the bath tub. Of course, only he knows for sure what he meant.
Many of his personal items from this apartment are currently in Oklahoma City on display. Free to the public, 45th infantry division Museum. A personal copy of mein kampf, dishware, silverware, a cape, etc. It's the world's largest public display of his personal items. (Not from the apartment) the last mirror that he most likely looked into in the bunker is also there and was captured by a 45th infantry division soldier.
This is so interesting! I was passing through OKC years ago and visited the bombing museum. I wish I'd known about this. Maybe I'll pass through again and have the chance to check it out.
Used to go there as a kid. Such a fantastic little museum. I’ve always made sure to leave generous (for me) donations when I take my kids like my mom did when I was a kid. To keep it open and free for generations to come is my hope, and for $100 for myself and my two kids, reasonably that’s only about $40 more maybe than another museum. Proud of the 45th.
Yes, it is surprising how unchanged some of the historic buildings are, at least from the exterior. Thank you, Professor Felton for your extensive and detailed work.
You will find many old buildings in German pretty much unchanged, but well maintained. We love these. The beautiful building is not guilty for the people it housed.
@@donalddodson7365 Hi Donald, I am mentioning this, because I live so long in Singapore. Here is nothing really old. It is something that I see now, but previously I did not have eyes for it.
Believe it or not, the Oklahoma troops who liberated the place had a swastika symbol before the war. (It was an American Indian symbol, and still widely in use.) It was prudently changed to a thunderbird because everyone was shooting at troops wearing swastikas. Also, the history museum also has a moving exhibit on the liberation of Dachau. If you are ever in Oklahoma City, this museum is a must see.
Yes, my high school had it tiled on the floor in honor of our mascot and regional roots. (Our city was named after an Indian chief.) However, the crooked part of the arms went in the opposite direction from the swastika. During the war, it was covered over. The nazis ruined so much.
@@krauthead4 I almost wish we could get together some sort of movement to take it back as a symbol. It never sat right with me that Nazis should have it.
@@James-to7pi Erdgeschoss/Ground Floor or Floor 0 is known by people in the US as the first floor. That's how the numbering system works, it's simply a fact.
I for one am glad that the buildings that you have mentioned, for historical reasons, are still there. My wife and I have been to all of them, as grown kids are on their own now. We love Munich. Thanks again for your video.
as I said in a previous video, the architecture is incredible but it's a razor's edge: preserve it for history and risk it becoming an icon or remove and erase it?
That´s crazy. I´m from Munich and didn´t even know this! While I knew he had an apartment in the Schleißheimerstraße 34 in Munich I didn´t know about this one. I drive with my bike EVERYDAY to work there! (you can even see the bikelane in the down left corner of the image used here 2:11, which I use to get back home from work) Fascinating! Thank you!
Also, I'm not sure if this is just a rumor, but there is a story that when the building became a police station, officers would use the balcony to smoke cigarettes and gather in front of the building. However, due to the building's historical significance and the fact that it was once occupied by Hitler, neighbors who lived there during that time felt threatened by the sight of uniformed individuals on the balcony and in front of the building. As a result, a rule was implemented prohibiting police from using the balcony or standing outside the building for smoking. I am unsure about the veracity of this story and whether the police are generally allowed to smoke while in uniform. If anyone has more information on this, please let me know.
I’ve visited the 45th infantry museum and seen these artifacts, very much worth the trip! It was free of charge and a kind veteran volunteer gave us additional stories and history about some of the items.
As a long time subscriber, I am always impressed by your exhaustive research, professional production values and even your British voice gives these often over looked fascinating glimpses of WWII history an air of character. Thanks again, Mark.
What a coincidence! I was just watching The History Unplugged video about AH's Munich Apartment relics kept at the Gettysburg Museum and I got a notification about this one!!
@@qarljohnson4971 This isn't about algorithm. I was watching a particular video and at the exact same time Dr Felton was uploading a video on the same topic, which I got a notification of. This is a coincidence, sir.
Mark, there's another little known place on the eastern edge of Ascheffenburg. It's located on a hill overlooking the training area where the German troops in the area did their maneuvers and later became the training area for the U.S. troops stationed there. It's a cover bunker type of place and takes a bit of a hike up the hill to visit it. That is if it's still there. I last visited it in late 1991
Dr. Felton. Your videos are always Amazing. Always bringing something new and informative. Always looking forward to the next piece of work. And you are my favorite war historian. Thank you for all your hard work. Dr. Felton. 🙌
Thank you for brining history into our homes. You are right up There with the best. Keep it coming. Could you possibly do a more detailed show of the Berghof. Thank you, Chad McVicker
As always, a compelling, informative, entertaining, basically everything we normally don't think history can be, episode. I knew there was a reason I decided to follow you. Thanks again.
Nobody is allowed to rent it and the Bavarian Land government owns the building. What Mark doesn’t mention is Chabad Lubavitch has an office opposite Hitler’s apartment on the same street where he once lived!
Big fan of your work. I wonder if you could produce a video about Eduard Bloch. Hitler’s Jewish childhood doctor who happened to be the only Jewish person he protected. Also, still waiting on your video about Reinhard Hyderich. It’s sure to be as informative and educative as your previous videos, most of which I’ve watched a billion times.
Yes! I know very little about Bloch and he would definitely be an interesting man to do a video about. Apparently he was related to Franz Kafka (or his wife was?) & he moved to the US where he did a brief interview in about 1943 discussing his work as the Hitlers' physician. I'm sure you can dig up some more info and give us an amazing video on this man.
I believe Hitler also protected his old CO from WW1 who was Jewish as well, in fact the man who recommended him for his Iron Cross 1st Class. He and his family were allowed to leave Germany unmolested.
yes, and i'm really hoping he can lend his expertise to other conflicts too, especially both Iraq wars, which have largely been blanketed by western propaganda. we must get to the bottom of these terrible fiascos
I think he want to do lot of interviews..maybe to get a clear verified opinion,views and pictures everything about hess...collecting datas,then pick a strong interesting points,do narratives and editing
I always learn some knew from your videos. I was just thinking, where can someone see these things and then you said they are Oklahoma City. Always informative and well done. Thank you!
"But I have the feeling the Bavarian government won't be putting up any blue plaques anytime soon"...I busted out laughing at that quip. 😆 Love the Brits sense of humor 🤣
Lee Miller’s home in Sussex, Farley House, open to the public, is worth a visit- a few bits of Hitler’s silver are on view, presumably from her visit to his Munich apartment…
Oklahoma's very own 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th "Thunderbirds" Infantry Division which is now part of the OKARNG (Oklahoma Army National Guard)! The 45th Infantry Division Museum in OKC is a wonderful place to visit. They have lots of cool things to look at.
"This is one place where a little 'light trespassing' might have dire consequences for the historian." I love Mark's gravitas and respect for his material. That makes it all the more entertaining when a nugget of humor appears. Another great and informative video.
Napoleon occupied the same place in the Victorians' imagination. Some Englishmen tried to promote the ex-Kaiser into that position, but Hitler seized it and will hold on to it for a good while.
“funny”? people are always going to be fascinated by the dregs of humanity - jack the ripper, henry VIII, jeffrey epstein, etc - the worst examples of humanity are endlessly fascinating, and always have been
Another tremendous offering Dr Felton and I have to applaud the wonderful research and efforts you have put in to this sterling upload, many thanks once again. ☘️
I printed 0:57 and put it up at my desk at work. Someone asked what it was and I said it was a friend. But I just wanted a picture of Mark standing by the ruins of Hitlers house.
I visited the outside of this apartment in Munich a week ago. I rang the doorbell and asked i it was possible to visit inside and was told it wasn't possible. But I was able to take a good photo of the interior stairway through the glass door. I'm surprised this video didn't show that view, as it is quite easily visible.
Another great story, I had never seen that photo of Lee Miller taking a bath in Adolf's bath tub. That must have been quite bizarre, wonder if he used the odd bathbomb or two.
very interesting video I'm no expert on WW2 but feel I know more than kids today know. I'm subscribed to Mark Felton's channell and looking forward to his next video.
Mark, I am sure you know the singer Cher. In english her name more or less begins with the letter S when spoken out loud. As in Sher. Now imagine replacing the S with a soft C and you would have a close enough syllable to use in Sicherheits (Dienst), for the second syllable. Another good one to use is to slap the soft C in front of the word Herr (Mr.). You already knwo how to say Herr in german. It might be easier for you to cut the word up by their syllables. Sich er heitz, which are almost three separate german words. Sich meaning self. Er meaning he. Heitz is not a word but part of a word. Heitzung meaning heater. Sich er heitz(ung). I know it is not easy for a non native to get the pronounciations right in the german language but i am always impressed with how much you try. You get in right most of the time. Greetings from Devon! Yes, i do speak german fluently. I just came up with another one. Ever tried hissing like a cat by expelling air through your mouth? Have a lightly opened mouth with a depressed tongue and then force air through the narrowed gap in the back of your throat. I scare the living daylights out of rats, when i see them, with that hiss. That hiss is also close to the sound needed in Si cher heits. Far easier to just sound it out for you but we dont have that option here, do we? Tried to help.....
I grew up in a household with two WWII veterans. My dad was a veteran of the US Navy South Pacific. Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Pelilue and Okinawa, being the worst action he saw as a 17 yo "boy". My mom was part of a unit of the US Army Air Corp WAC's that ferried B-17 bombers from the plant here in Everett Washington down to Southern California for deployment to the Pacific. My folks had many WWII vet friends and one of them, a gentleman from the 82nd Airborne who we had to be very quiet around because he had "battle fatigue." Anyway, he was part of a unit that was stationed at the Obersalzberg for some R&R towards the end and at the end of the war. While my father never spoke much about his service, when he got together with his buddies over beers and dinner the stories flowed freely and were fascinating! That's what I first became obsessed with WWII and it's been a lifelong quest for information and I have to say that your channel is at the very top of the list in that journey! Many thanks, Jim from Seattle
Excellent video, Dr. Mark! I really enjoyed this one. I plan to make a brief photo stop there when I visit Munich next year. Many of your videos have provided me with several "hot tips" as to historical places worth a visit. Many thanks!
Mark is keeping the most fascinating world wars alive and the information is second to none he really is making it unforgettable so we don’t repeat this crazy war
Sorry to say, Putin is trying to repeat the atrocities of WWII in Ukraine, about 80 years later. If people, all over the world, are not careful, right-wing parties may allow this to be repeated. As an American, I am concerned about our 2024 presidential election. VOTE BLUE! And, consider if Putin is successful in Ukraine, what will happen in Europe?
Mark, my grandpa was with the 20th AD and was in one of the Armored Artillery units which supported the taking of Dachau. From what I’ve read they met some resistance at the SS Panzergrenadier School going into Munich. Could perhaps cover that in another video?
@@penguinpoop4 My grandpa was in the 414th Armored Artillery, attached to the 42nd when they arrived at Dachau. I’m still trying to run down the role that the 20th AD played as they got closer to Munich.
I believe the desk at 3:08 wound up at an auction near Cleveland Ohio a few years ago, which I attended. Only brought a fraction of its estimated value.
Mark, I am truly impressed by the quantity and quality of your work. Your enthusiasm perspires throughout. I presume you reside in Germany, otherwise how could you cover so many spots around Hitler's Germany. Very well documented. Kudos!
My name is Geli I live on the second floor I live upstairs from you Yes I think you've seen me before If you hear a gunshot late at night Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight Just don't ask me what it was *gun drop*
I once went to this location and pretended to ring on the doorbell, only for a policeman to pop out of the door as I was doing so. His old flat is now a police station. Incidentally, when I did that quite a few years ago, there were no obvious signs of it being a police station, unlike the signage now being shown in this video.
Tee hee. Hitler claimed to have a potion which could preserve human life for roughly a millennium. He does. He's now a professional singer. That police station employs the police from Stephen King's story Rock 'N' Roll Heaven. Take it from me: you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. (The Eagles, Hotel California) The large gatherers of admirers may indeed have admired Hitler, but they were mostly plainclothes bodyguards I'm sure.
Wow, what a coincidence just on 8th of march Croatian TV channel (hrt3) aired documentary about Lee Miller and there I saw the photo of Lee taking a bath! Great documentary by the way, fascinating persona.
Thank you Mark, fascinating as always. Born just after WWll, I devoured any book I could find about Hitler. As Young woman I found most of what I read to be so disturbing that for several hours I couldn't eat. I'm now 73years old and realise that much of what I read is difficult to remember now. I shall update my memory, as these events should never be forgotten. BTW, that lady who took a bath in Hitler's tub was much braver than I!!
Famous photo at 2:47, but I've always wondered what the apparent mask is, on the table in the foreground: A Death mask? It's a very strange object for Hitler to have lying around 🤔
Hey Mark - I see you were in Obersalzberg this past month. How many visits is that for you total? I'm still hoping to make my first tip to the area sometime next year (as part of a vacation/holiday to Germany/Austria).
Hi Mark. Love your work! It would be awesome if you had time and knowledge to make some videos about Finland in WW2. Especially from the swedish speaking minority of west coast of Finland. They had many heroes in WW2 in Finland. My grand father fought at Viborg but I never had the chance to meet him since he passed away 2 years before I was born. You surely know of Larry Thorne, Mannerheim and The White Death. Mannerheim actually spoke better swedish than finnish.
When visiting the 45th infantry museum I heard a lot of them items were ship back wrapped in Hitlers clothing, which the wife’s back home throw out because they thought it was just packaging.
Enjoyed this video very much! I always wondered where his living quarters were and what they were like! I've learned so much about WWII from your videos! Thank you!
I’ve only just realised when you mentioned the Beer Hall Putsch that it is the 100th anniversary this year. Quite remarkable to think that this November could be argued to be the start of WWII Centenary Commemorations for lack of a better phrase.
Maybe I'll bring a cake into work, or organize a bar crawl. I don't think the Bavarian government will be giving us the day off, but we can live in hope.
Interesting! I lived for a few years not far from his apartment and, on walking past, would wonder what its situation was, if anyone actually used the apartment - or not.
Mark, since I was young, the voices of Laurence Olivier ("World at War") and Charlton Heston were the voices of history. They've now slid over to make room for you. The detail, the research, the precision and the clarity of your documentaries is second to none.
I've come to appreciate that your videos are also unique on TH-cam because while there are other top-shelf productions made available, yours are almost always accompanied by a fascinating "Comments" section. The stories that your documentaries trigger are a treasure trove of experiences and recollections that are available nowhere else, and would've never been shared if not for your work.
World at war is currently being shown on TPTV on the telly (UK) thats Talking Pictures tv channel and online its TPTV encore
Agreed here. I remember my father watching World at War on WGN in Chicago in the 1970's. Dr. Felton's work is just as good, and in some ways, even better.
World at War was an awesome show.
Mark reminds me of the guy who narrated for the Century of Warfare series
@@edgargomez5599Robert Powell?
Welcome to my actual neighbourhood Mr. Felton! I want to add a fun story to your report. One of my older teachers told us that as a little girl, she lived on the upper floor, and her balcony (or window) was exactly abobe the one of Mr. H. When she saw a pot of hot soup standing on the future Fuehrer's balcony to cool down one day, she spat in this pot. She was really rather proud of what she did for all her life.
Cheers from a Munich resident!
That’s minging
Of course no Germans support Hitler post WW2..
My dad, a Captain in the 45th - was born in Munich, not far from this building. His fluency in German, Italian and French came in handy during the war. He earned a bronze star during a combat mission near Monte Casino but seldom discussed the war with us. He was trained at Camp Ritchie and was later part of the AMG - the Allied Military Government, which was created to restore order in cities after the allies swept through. He had no desire to return to Germany and thankfully he never had to as his unit remained in Italy. His uncle, a Munich doctor and WWI veteran, who earned an Iron Cross 1st Class, was imprisoned in Dachau following Kristallnacht. He was released a few weeks later as some of his patients were high ranking Nazi’s and were able to assist. I can’t imagine how devastating it would have been for my dad if he had to enter Dachau as a liberator.
WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Monte Cassino, with two s like SS. I live there
A born munich!IGreat! I also. Servus sog i 🙂
Great story and thank you for sharing. That is a piece historic treasure. Fascinating! Your Dad was a hero in every sense. Thank you again.
It's really impressive you can take any random and obscure subject and make a fascinating story out of it. Great work!
Um this topic is not random or obscure?
@@maddieb.4282 I'll go way out on a limb and guess Dave meant any random and obscure object, not subject... in this case, the bath tub. Of course, only he knows for sure what he meant.
@@maddieb.4282 Um no it's not!
Many of his personal items from this apartment are currently in Oklahoma City on display. Free to the public, 45th infantry division Museum. A personal copy of mein kampf, dishware, silverware, a cape, etc. It's the world's largest public display of his personal items. (Not from the apartment) the last mirror that he most likely looked into in the bunker is also there and was captured by a 45th infantry division soldier.
This is so interesting! I was passing through OKC years ago and visited the bombing museum. I wish I'd known about this. Maybe I'll pass through again and have the chance to check it out.
Used to go there as a kid. Such a fantastic little museum. I’ve always made sure to leave generous (for me) donations when I take my kids like my mom did when I was a kid. To keep it open and free for generations to come is my hope, and for $100 for myself and my two kids, reasonably that’s only about $40 more maybe than another museum. Proud of the 45th.
Were the 45th Infantry just a Specialist pillaging force?
@@sirandrelefaedelinoge no. They were just the first to get there
OKC seems like an odd place for a museum of this kind? I wonder how these items all made their way there?
Yes, it is surprising how unchanged some of the historic buildings are, at least from the exterior. Thank you, Professor Felton for your extensive and detailed work.
You will find many old buildings in German pretty much unchanged, but well maintained. We love these.
The beautiful building is not guilty for the people it housed.
@@krollpeter Excellent point!
@@donalddodson7365 Hi Donald, I am mentioning this, because I live so long in Singapore. Here is nothing really old. It is something that I see now, but previously I did not have eyes for it.
Believe it or not, the Oklahoma troops who liberated the place had a swastika symbol before the war. (It was an American Indian symbol, and still widely in use.) It was prudently changed to a thunderbird because everyone was shooting at troops wearing swastikas. Also, the history museum also has a moving exhibit on the liberation of Dachau. If you are ever in Oklahoma City, this museum is a must see.
Does the moving exhibit include the illegal shooting of the captured SS prisoners?
Lol I bought a replica patch from our museum. A black guy was manning the register
@@kayveen5853 What is the least amount of tears that can be shed?
Yes, my high school had it tiled on the floor in honor of our mascot and regional roots. (Our city was named after an Indian chief.) However, the crooked part of the arms went in the opposite direction from the swastika. During the war, it was covered over. The nazis ruined so much.
@@krauthead4 I almost wish we could get together some sort of movement to take it back as a symbol. It never sat right with me that Nazis should have it.
I appreciate the specific detail Mark always gives in his presentations "second floor apartment, third floor to Americans".
@@James-to7pi Erdgeschoss/Ground Floor or Floor 0 is known by people in the US as the first floor. That's how the numbering system works, it's simply a fact.
@@James-to7pi What does your remark have to do with the original comment? Doesn't make any sense.
@@James-to7pi Muted.
I for one am glad that the buildings that you have mentioned, for historical reasons, are still there. My wife and I have been to all of them, as grown kids are on their own now. We love Munich. Thanks again for your video.
as I said in a previous video, the architecture is incredible but it's a razor's edge: preserve it for history and risk it becoming an icon or remove and erase it?
That´s crazy. I´m from Munich and didn´t even know this!
While I knew he had an apartment in the Schleißheimerstraße 34 in Munich I didn´t know about this one.
I drive with my bike EVERYDAY to work there! (you can even see the bikelane in the down left corner of the image used here 2:11, which I use to get back home from work)
Fascinating! Thank you!
Also, I'm not sure if this is just a rumor, but there is a story that when the building became a police station, officers would use the balcony to smoke cigarettes and gather in front of the building. However, due to the building's historical significance and the fact that it was once occupied by Hitler, neighbors who lived there during that time felt threatened by the sight of uniformed individuals on the balcony and in front of the building. As a result, a rule was implemented prohibiting police from using the balcony or standing outside the building for smoking. I am unsure about the veracity of this story and whether the police are generally allowed to smoke while in uniform. If anyone has more information on this, please let me know.
@@TheTrinadonna I think such things occured a short time in the beginning for use as a police-station/office since 1949
Of course, after American and Soviet occupation they don't want you to know anything.
Thanks to people like Mark Felton (and there are NOT many like him), WHOLE history of that incredible event we call WWII will be preserved!
10-15 min clips, delivered with just the right amount of information. Perfectly narrated, concise, and clear. Another excellent production..
I’ve visited the 45th infantry museum and seen these artifacts, very much worth the trip! It was free of charge and a kind veteran volunteer gave us additional stories and history about some of the items.
Another of the interesting details that Mark Felton is so good at finding, and packaging in context for his viewers.
Another very fine history lesson!
Of the many WWII-themed channels, yours is one of the most interesting. Well-prepared materials and good narration add to the climate. Good job
Enjoyed your turn of the phrase: Light trespassing. Brilliant!
Mark Feltons obscure battlefield and wartime anecdote tours will surely follow.
no blue plaques. - Dr. Felton, you are so witty - I love this channel.
As a long time subscriber, I am always impressed by your exhaustive research, professional production values and even your British voice gives these often over looked fascinating glimpses of WWII history an air of character. Thanks again, Mark.
All Your "mini series" about Munich is fantastically interesting,
THANKS very much, Mr Felton, for Your work! :)
Those difficult German words really roll off your tongue. Well done!
Sir Laurence Oliver...my dad's favorite history narrator
Dr. Mark Felton....my favorite history narrator
Sir Laurence had an engaging voice, as does Mr Felton 👍
Wow! When I first starting watching Mark he had a small channel. Look at him now! Lots of hard work has created great videos and a big channel.
Eva Braun's small villa in Munich survived the war too. It is featured in her home movies and many photographs.
They should do a documentary on that
Great information Mark. I worked for 10 years in Bavaria and have driven past this building many times without knowing its history
What a coincidence! I was just watching The History Unplugged video about AH's Munich Apartment relics kept at the Gettysburg Museum and I got a notification about this one!!
I just watched that as well!
@@carolrosales8382 Coincidences!
That's not really a coincidence, but rather the recommendation algorithm working as it should, offering related topics.
@@qarljohnson4971 This isn't about algorithm. I was watching a particular video and at the exact same time Dr Felton was uploading a video on the same topic, which I got a notification of. This is a coincidence, sir.
Fascinating post. The personal, human aspects of the two world wars are always the most interesting to me. Many thanks.
Mark, there's another little known place on the eastern edge of Ascheffenburg. It's located on a hill overlooking the training area where the German troops in the area did their maneuvers and later became the training area for the U.S. troops stationed there. It's a cover bunker type of place and takes a bit of a hike up the hill to visit it. That is if it's still there. I last visited it in late 1991
Dr. Felton. Your videos are always Amazing.
Always bringing something new and informative. Always looking forward to the next piece of work. And you are my favorite war historian. Thank you for all your hard work. Dr. Felton. 🙌
Thank you for brining history into our homes. You are right up There with the best. Keep it coming. Could you possibly do a more detailed show of the Berghof. Thank you, Chad McVicker
As always, a compelling, informative, entertaining, basically everything we normally don't think history can be, episode.
I knew there was a reason I decided to follow you. Thanks again.
LOVE your intro, score and all, always look forward to it. Tastefully short yet elicits excitement. Never change it ❤
It gets me that way too😊
Renter: what can you tell me about the last tenant?
Real Estate Agent: I've been told not to disclose that information
Nobody is allowed to rent it and the Bavarian Land government owns the building. What Mark doesn’t mention is Chabad Lubavitch has an office opposite Hitler’s apartment on the same street where he once lived!
Big fan of your work. I wonder if you could produce a video about Eduard Bloch. Hitler’s Jewish childhood doctor who happened to be the only Jewish person he protected. Also, still waiting on your video about Reinhard Hyderich. It’s sure to be as informative and educative as your previous videos, most of which I’ve watched a billion times.
Yes! I know very little about Bloch and he would definitely be an interesting man to do a video about. Apparently he was related to Franz Kafka (or his wife was?) & he moved to the US where he did a brief interview in about 1943 discussing his work as the Hitlers' physician. I'm sure you can dig up some more info and give us an amazing video on this man.
I believe Hitler also protected his old CO from WW1 who was Jewish as well, in fact the man who recommended him for his Iron Cross 1st Class. He and his family were allowed to leave Germany unmolested.
Pretty sure he made on about Block already
The only one? Think again , it was many - all of them non Talmudic , non bolsheviks
Bloch was not the only one.
Excellent segment Dr Felton , thank you
There’s no better history channel ANYWHERE than Dr. Felton’s channel.
yes, and i'm really hoping he can lend his expertise to other conflicts too, especially both Iraq wars, which have largely been blanketed by western propaganda. we must get to the bottom of these terrible fiascos
Great video. Would like to see a similar one on Eva Braun's Munich house Hitler bought for her -- which I think still exists.
The plot is still there, has a new house on it now.
Dr. Felton did you mention before that your are working on a rudolf hess series? When do you plan on releasing it? Thank you 🙌
I think he want to do lot of interviews..maybe to get a clear verified opinion,views and pictures everything about hess...collecting datas,then pick a strong interesting points,do narratives and editing
Thanks
my great grandfather was one of the American troops that looted the apartment. we still have some of the stuff and even a few paintings.
I always learn some knew from your videos. I was just thinking, where can someone see these things and then you said they are Oklahoma City. Always informative and well done. Thank you!
it would be interesting to know more about the housekeeper - did she leave any trace in the historical record?
Yet another Dr Mark Felton gem!
Mark , you're the only narrator on a documentary that I don't need to use subtitles. I find your videos are a learning experience , thank you .
It's odd to me that the inverted dome meets the structure at the corner of a window. Great video as always, Mark!
Mark Felton is great at all military history but boy do I love a good WW2 documentary from this channel! 😀
"But I have the feeling the Bavarian government won't be putting up any blue plaques anytime soon"...I busted out laughing at that quip. 😆 Love the Brits sense of humor 🤣
not funny
@@tube.brasil see a proctologist to get your thumb removed from your posterior.
Lee Miller’s home in Sussex, Farley House, open to the public, is worth a visit- a few bits of Hitler’s silver are on view, presumably from her visit to his Munich apartment…
I think your videos are the best history ones on YT. Do you have a paid documentary service or can you recommend one where you contribute. Thank you.
Oklahoma's very own 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th "Thunderbirds" Infantry Division which is now part of the OKARNG (Oklahoma Army National Guard)! The 45th Infantry Division Museum in OKC is a wonderful place to visit. They have lots of cool things to look at.
Absolutely fascinating, Dr. Felton. Thank you.
I'll bet he could play his Wagner records as loud as he wanted to late at night and the neighbors wouldn't complain about the noise.
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"This is one place where a little 'light trespassing' might have dire consequences for the historian."
I love Mark's gravitas and respect for his material. That makes it all the more entertaining when a nugget of humor appears.
Another great and informative video.
He is really good. He seems to have done is homework and he gives credit where it is due. I enjoy all of his shows.
It's funny how the most "hated" man in history will never cease to cause fascination and even obsession...
He's one of the most fascinating men in history, damn him. He won't go away because we won't let him.
Napoleon occupied the same place in the Victorians' imagination. Some Englishmen tried to promote the ex-Kaiser into that position, but Hitler seized it and will hold on to it for a good while.
Yet admired still by then fans, now childrens of children and others.
“funny”?
people are always going to be fascinated by the dregs of humanity - jack the ripper, henry VIII, jeffrey epstein, etc - the worst examples of humanity are endlessly fascinating, and always have been
If say Mao is the most hated man in history.
Another tremendous offering Dr Felton and I have to applaud the wonderful research and efforts you have put in to this sterling upload, many thanks once again. ☘️
I printed 0:57 and put it up at my desk at work. Someone asked what it was and I said it was a friend. But I just wanted a picture of Mark standing by the ruins of Hitlers house.
Sheer brilliance as always Dr Felton. I can't seem to understand why there can't be cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine and stop this unwanted war
Russia won't stop and Ukraine can't afford to stop. If there's a cease-fire it's going to have to come from Putin, and no-one else.
Not unwanted by Putin; though he doesn't call it a "war".
Anyone else get chills when the theme music for these videos is played? Strap in folks, we’re gonna get an education
I visited the outside of this apartment in Munich a week ago. I rang the doorbell and asked i it was possible to visit inside and was told it wasn't possible. But I was able to take a good photo of the interior stairway through the glass door. I'm surprised this video didn't show that view, as it is quite easily visible.
Love how mark pronunce the Ws,,,,,,with the german V. Attention to details.
Another great story, I had never seen that photo of Lee Miller taking a bath in Adolf's bath tub. That must have been quite bizarre, wonder if he used the odd bathbomb or two.
She also reportedly slept in the bed he used during his visits.
very interesting video I'm no expert on WW2 but feel I know more than kids today know. I'm subscribed to Mark Felton's channell and looking forward to his next video.
Another excellent video.
Osteria Bavaria is now called Osteria Italiana.
The outside facade hasn't changed.
Mark, I am sure you know the singer Cher. In english her name more or less begins with the letter S when spoken out loud. As in Sher. Now imagine replacing the S with a soft C and you would have a close enough syllable to use in Sicherheits (Dienst), for the second syllable. Another good one to use is to slap the soft C in front of the word Herr (Mr.). You already knwo how to say Herr in german.
It might be easier for you to cut the word up by their syllables. Sich er heitz, which are almost three separate german words. Sich meaning self. Er meaning he. Heitz is not a word but part of a word. Heitzung meaning heater. Sich er heitz(ung).
I know it is not easy for a non native to get the pronounciations right in the german language but i am always impressed with how much you try. You get in right most of the time.
Greetings from Devon! Yes, i do speak german fluently. I just came up with another one. Ever tried hissing like a cat by expelling air through your mouth? Have a lightly opened mouth with a depressed tongue and then force air through the narrowed gap in the back of your throat. I scare the living daylights out of rats, when i see them, with that hiss. That hiss is also close to the sound needed in Si cher heits. Far easier to just sound it out for you but we dont have that option here, do we?
Tried to help.....
When I saw the title, I thought "Oh god... Now what has Mark done...?"
I grew up in a household with two WWII veterans.
My dad was a veteran of the US Navy South Pacific. Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Pelilue and Okinawa, being the worst action he saw as a 17 yo "boy".
My mom was part of a unit of the US Army Air Corp WAC's that ferried B-17 bombers from the plant here in Everett Washington down to Southern California for deployment to the Pacific.
My folks had many WWII vet friends and one of them, a gentleman from the 82nd Airborne who we had to be very quiet around because he had "battle fatigue."
Anyway, he was part of a unit that was stationed at the Obersalzberg for some R&R towards the end and at the end of the war.
While my father never spoke much about his service, when he got together with his buddies over beers and dinner the stories flowed freely and were fascinating!
That's what I first became obsessed with WWII and it's been a lifelong quest for information and I have to say that your channel is at the very top of the list in that journey!
Many thanks, Jim from Seattle
Excellent video, Dr. Mark! I really enjoyed this one. I plan to make a brief photo stop there when I visit Munich next year. Many of your videos have provided me with several "hot tips" as to historical places worth a visit. Many thanks!
Mark is keeping the most fascinating world wars alive and the information is second to none he really is making it unforgettable so we don’t repeat this crazy war
Sorry to say, Putin is trying to repeat the atrocities of WWII in Ukraine, about 80 years later.
If people, all over the world, are not careful, right-wing parties may allow this to be repeated. As an American, I am concerned about our 2024 presidential election. VOTE BLUE!
And, consider if Putin is successful in Ukraine, what will happen in Europe?
Mark, my grandpa was with the 20th AD and was in one of the Armored Artillery units which supported the taking of Dachau. From what I’ve read they met some resistance at the SS Panzergrenadier School going into Munich. Could perhaps cover that in another video?
My Great Uncle was a member of the 45th ID and died on April 30th 1945. Would also appreciate seeing anything he can put together.
@@penguinpoop4 My grandpa was in the 414th Armored Artillery, attached to the 42nd when they arrived at Dachau. I’m still trying to run down the role that the 20th AD played as they got closer to Munich.
I believe the desk at 3:08 wound up at an auction near Cleveland Ohio a few years ago, which I attended. Only brought a fraction of its estimated value.
Always excited for more Dr. Felton !
The 45th Infantry Museum in Oklahoma City will surprise almost anyone, with the depth of its collections: well worth visiting.
Just some light reconnaissance this time, Agent Felton? Gotta admit, that building is gorgeous 👍
Best historical channel on TH-cam.
Mark, I am truly impressed by the quantity and quality of your work. Your enthusiasm perspires throughout. I presume you reside in Germany, otherwise how could you cover so many spots around Hitler's Germany. Very well documented. Kudos!
He doesn't have to reside in Germany to learn as much as he's learned. His channel About says he resides in the UK.
''My name is Adolf
I live on the second floor
I live upstairs from you
Yes, I think you've seen me before''
My name is Geli
I live on the second floor
I live upstairs from you
Yes I think you've seen me before
If you hear a gunshot late at night
Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight
Just don't ask me what it was
*gun drop*
@@kayveen5853 That's definitely more in line with the original.
Thanks!
I once went to this location and pretended to ring on the doorbell, only for a policeman to pop out of the door as I was doing so. His old flat is now a police station. Incidentally, when I did that quite a few years ago, there were no obvious signs of it being a police station, unlike the signage now being shown in this video.
Tee hee. Hitler claimed to have a potion which could preserve human life for roughly a millennium. He does. He's now a professional singer. That police station employs the police from Stephen King's story Rock 'N' Roll Heaven. Take it from me: you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave. (The Eagles, Hotel California)
The large gatherers of admirers may indeed have admired Hitler, but they were mostly plainclothes bodyguards I'm sure.
Fascinating details - Thank you, Mark.
Wow, what a coincidence just on 8th of march Croatian TV channel (hrt3) aired documentary about Lee Miller and there I saw the photo of Lee taking a bath! Great documentary by the way, fascinating persona.
Imagine going to your neighbour to borrow some sugar and there, opening the door, is Hitler
And you need the sugar for a cake you are baking for your son's bar mitzvah
Thank you Mark, fascinating as always. Born just after WWll, I devoured any book I could find about Hitler. As Young woman I found most of what I read to be so disturbing that for several hours I couldn't eat. I'm now 73years old and realise that much of what I read is difficult to remember now. I shall update my memory, as these events should never be forgotten. BTW, that lady who took a bath in Hitler's tub was much braver than I!!
Famous photo at 2:47, but I've always wondered what the apparent mask is, on the table in the foreground: A Death mask? It's a very strange object for Hitler to have lying around 🤔
Another excellent video Dr Felton thank you very much.
Mark, so glad you are getting back to the topics no one does better than you. Great stuff. I very much enjoyed the video.
*_Yes, Mark's WWII topics are his best._*
Mark Felton's brilliant productions are amazing!
Hey Mark - I see you were in Obersalzberg this past month. How many visits is that for you total? I'm still hoping to make my first tip to the area sometime next year (as part of a vacation/holiday to Germany/Austria).
Tfsharing Dr. MARK
happy to watch your Informative & entertaining content.
❤
Hi Mark. Love your work! It would be awesome if you had time and knowledge to make some videos about Finland in WW2. Especially from the swedish speaking minority of west coast of Finland. They had many heroes in WW2 in Finland. My grand father fought at Viborg but I never had the chance to meet him since he passed away 2 years before I was born. You surely know of Larry Thorne, Mannerheim and The White Death. Mannerheim actually spoke better swedish than finnish.
Love the "Blue Sign" comment at the end. Very British.
When visiting the 45th infantry museum I heard a lot of them items were ship back wrapped in Hitlers clothing, which the wife’s back home throw out because they thought it was just packaging.
2:48 - is that a death mask in the foreground?
If so, who’s is it, please..?
Hitler living in a flat reminds me of a truly atrocious piece of UK TV history, "Heil Honey, I'm home!" Possibly one of the worst things ever made!
Enjoyed this video very much! I always wondered where his living quarters were and what they were like! I've learned so much about WWII from your videos! Thank you!
Another informative and first class production. Thanks!
An excellent, interesting and superbly presented video! Thanks so much
I’ve only just realised when you mentioned the Beer Hall Putsch that it is the 100th anniversary this year. Quite remarkable to think that this November could be argued to be the start of WWII Centenary Commemorations for lack of a better phrase.
Maybe I'll bring a cake into work, or organize a bar crawl. I don't think the Bavarian government will be giving us the day off, but we can live in hope.
I never graduated high school, I just mention Mark Felton on my applications and lifes been working out for years
Interesting! I lived for a few years not far from his apartment and, on walking past, would wonder what its situation was, if anyone actually used the apartment - or not.
Does anyone knows who's is the man in the painting at 2:57 ?