[edwest]

This book is next on my reading list but much precedes it. Those who ascribe sightings to rumors or some kind of bias, need to do a little work.

In the book, Speaking Frankly (1947) by Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (served from July 1945 to 1947), he describes a meeting where he asks Stalin about Hitler's death. Stalin replies that Hitler is not dead but in either Spain or Argentina.

From a document found in the files of Heinrich Mueller dated 20. April 1945, there is mention of a Special Flight and among the passengers are Hitler, Eva Braun and Martin Bormann. The flight is to be carried out by I./K.G. 200, with the destination given as Barcelona. (See KG 200 by Geoffrey J. Thomas and Barry Ketley, page 166.)

Then there is the FBI report dated June 5, 1947.

"Subject: Adolph Hitler and Eva Braun
Information Concerning"

About an individual who "...was driven to a small community outside of Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro which was entirely populated by German people. [blacked out] before a small gathering and at this gathering recognized EVA BRAUN and HITLER sitting at a table." The rest of the report conceals the person's identity but provides clues that he was considered a person of importance within the community when they realized who he was.

On October 12, 1945, General Bedell Smith, Eisenhower's Chief of Staff, stated: "No human being can say conclusively that Hitler is dead."

I recall seeing a photo with a member of the Counter-Intelligence Corps kneeling next to the couch where Hitler allegedly shot himself. The physical traces were unconvincing.



Ed