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She flew into Hitler's bunker in April 1945, accepted a cyanide capsule from his hand, and defended him publicly until her death in 1979.
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Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Chapters
00:00 Records
03:08 Believer
05:34 Bunker
07:43 Unrepentant
📚 Primary sources
- U.S. Air Force Intelligence — Interrogation Report on Hanna Reitsch (8 October 1945)
- Hanna Reitsch — The Sky My Kingdom (reprint 2009)
📚 Secondary & critical sources
- Jean Allman — Phantoms of the Archive: Kwame Nkrumah, a Nazi Pilot named Hanna, and the Contingencies of Postcolonial History-Writing," American Historical Review, vol. 118 no. 1 (Feb. 2013)
- Clare Mulley — The Women Who Flew for Hitler (2017)
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For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
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She flew into Hitler's bunker in April 1945, accepted a cyanide capsule from his hand, and defended him publicly until her death in 1979.
📖 Free WW2 reading list — my 30 essential books on the war and what came after. Get the PDF here: history-inside-8s3dsc.subscribepage.io
🎖️ Subscribe to History Inside → bit.ly/sub2HI
Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Chapters
00:00 Records
03:08 Believer
05:34 Bunker
07:43 Unrepentant
📚 Primary sources
- U.S. Air Force Intelligence — Interrogation Report on Hanna Reitsch (8 October 1945)
- Hanna Reitsch — The Sky My Kingdom (reprint 2009)
📚 Secondary & critical sources
- Jean Allman — Phantoms of the Archive: Kwame Nkrumah, a Nazi Pilot named Hanna, and the Contingencies of Postcolonial History-Writing," American Historical Review, vol. 118 no. 1 (Feb. 2013)
- Clare Mulley — The Women Who Flew for Hitler (2017)
Questions about any specific claim in this video? Ask in the comments below 👇
___________________________________________
The content presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate historical information, some details may be subject to interpretation or debate. The views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the opinion of History Inside. This channel does not condone or glorify violence, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind. We aim to respectfully explore and discuss historical events, their impacts, and their legacies.
For any inaccuracies or feedback, please contact us directly. We encourage respectful discussions and further research on the topics covered.
This description contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
#ww2 #worldwar2 #historyinside #ww2history #historydocumentary #hannareitsch
