Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
When Rudolf Hess flew to Scotland in May 1941, he left behind a wife and a three-year-old son. This is what happened to the family Rudolf Hess left behind.
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Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe
Narration by Benjamin Pemberton
Chapters
00:00 Flight
03:11 Letters
05:55 Spandau
08:30 Legacy
đź“š Primary sources
- UK Government — Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch Reports on the death of Rudolf Hess (1987–1988)
- Hansard, UK Parliament — HC Deb 21 October 1987 vol 120 cc772-3W (official statement on the Four-Power investigation)
- UK National Archives — Declassified British Foreign Office files on the Hess case (released 2007)
đź“š Secondary & critical sources
- Time Magazine — Rudolf Hess: 1894–1987, The Inmate of Spandau's Last Wish (31 August 1987)
- McCall, S. & Cemper-Kiesslich, J. (2019) — Forensic Y-chromosome DNA study confirming with 99.99% certainty that the Spandau prisoner was Rudolf Hess (published in Forensic Science International: Genetics)
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When Rudolf Hess flew to Scotland in May 1941, he left behind a wife and a three-year-old son. This is what happened to the family Rudolf Hess left behind.
📖 Related project: I’m writing a History Inside book on Hitler’s generals after 1945. The opening chapter is available now for pre-order supporters:
👉 buy.stripe.com/6oU9AT3PLbdJ5c31W49oc00
📖 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 Flight
03:11 Letters
05:55 Spandau
08:30 Legacy
đź“š Primary sources
- UK Government — Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch Reports on the death of Rudolf Hess (1987–1988)
- Hansard, UK Parliament — HC Deb 21 October 1987 vol 120 cc772-3W (official statement on the Four-Power investigation)
- UK National Archives — Declassified British Foreign Office files on the Hess case (released 2007)
đź“š Secondary & critical sources
- Time Magazine — Rudolf Hess: 1894–1987, The Inmate of Spandau's Last Wish (31 August 1987)
- McCall, S. & Cemper-Kiesslich, J. (2019) — Forensic Y-chromosome DNA study confirming with 99.99% certainty that the Spandau prisoner was Rudolf Hess (published in Forensic Science International: Genetics)
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 #rudolfhess
