Berghof Obersalzberg
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Hello AXIS,
today it is finally time to release my english version of the 2 hours long Interview with Herbert Doehring.
Herbert Döhring (* September 29, 1913 in Paaris, Rastenburg District, East Prussia; † December 23, 2001) was a member of the SS and Hitler's house administrator at the Berghof on Obersalzberg from 1935 to 1943.
In this interview from 1999, Hitler's former employee describes for the first time in detail how he remembers his time at the Berghof.
Döhring, who died in 2001, was one of the best contemporary witnesses from Hitler's immediate environment due to his extraordinary memory. In this interview he impressively describes his time at Obersalzberg.
Having belonged to the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler in Berlin-Lichterfelde since 1934, Döhring transferred in 1935 to the "Führerschutzkommando", which was about 30 strong. His first task was to provide Hitler with personal protection at the Reich Party Congress in Nuremberg in 1935 at the Hotel Deutscher Hof.
After the Nazi Party Conference, Döhring was called to Obersalzberg, where he first worked as a telephone operator/guard in the old Haus Wachenfeld - which at this time was being expanded by the architect Alois Degano into what would later become the Berghof. Then he took over the construction supervision of the extension works. When Hitler was present at Obersalzberg, he stayed in the guest house "Hoher Göll". Finally, Döhring became the caretaker of the generously expanded Berghof.
While working at the Berghof, Döhring met his future wife Anna Krautenbacher, who was also employed there. On December 10, 1936, they were married in Berchtesgaden. The subsequent wedding celebration, which Hitler also attended, took place at the Berghof.
This interview was recorded in 1999 and never published until now.
Please Enjoy!
today it is finally time to release my english version of the 2 hours long Interview with Herbert Doehring.
Herbert Döhring (* September 29, 1913 in Paaris, Rastenburg District, East Prussia; † December 23, 2001) was a member of the SS and Hitler's house administrator at the Berghof on Obersalzberg from 1935 to 1943.
In this interview from 1999, Hitler's former employee describes for the first time in detail how he remembers his time at the Berghof.
Döhring, who died in 2001, was one of the best contemporary witnesses from Hitler's immediate environment due to his extraordinary memory. In this interview he impressively describes his time at Obersalzberg.
Having belonged to the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler in Berlin-Lichterfelde since 1934, Döhring transferred in 1935 to the "Führerschutzkommando", which was about 30 strong. His first task was to provide Hitler with personal protection at the Reich Party Congress in Nuremberg in 1935 at the Hotel Deutscher Hof.
After the Nazi Party Conference, Döhring was called to Obersalzberg, where he first worked as a telephone operator/guard in the old Haus Wachenfeld - which at this time was being expanded by the architect Alois Degano into what would later become the Berghof. Then he took over the construction supervision of the extension works. When Hitler was present at Obersalzberg, he stayed in the guest house "Hoher Göll". Finally, Döhring became the caretaker of the generously expanded Berghof.
While working at the Berghof, Döhring met his future wife Anna Krautenbacher, who was also employed there. On December 10, 1936, they were married in Berchtesgaden. The subsequent wedding celebration, which Hitler also attended, took place at the Berghof.
This interview was recorded in 1999 and never published until now.
Please Enjoy!
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Here is a photo from a GI's album, taken I think maybe in 1946 or so.
I think it's in the Berghof, but not sure where. Looks like the top of the stairs maybe...any ideas?
I think it's in the Berghof, but not sure where. Looks like the top of the stairs maybe...any ideas?
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I think this might be the second floor, in the corridor leading to AH's study (behind photographer's back). See below, red arrow pointing...
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Thanks Mike, yep I think that would make perfect sense, as there is also a photo of Hitler's burnt out study in the album too.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Of course, here you go.
I don't have them in a hand yet as they are at a friend's house. But you get the idea.
I don't have them in a hand yet as they are at a friend's house. But you get the idea.
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I am intrigued about the AH bust in the Eagle's Nest. I am guessing that must have been up there the whole time, but in one of the other rooms...
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Is there a date for these photos?
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Not an exact one, but immediate post war
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Great photos, Chris -- many thanks for sharing them!
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Ditto - thanks for posting these, Chris!
I like the view showing the Kehlsteinhaus flagpole (that I still don’t know if it was there prior to June 1945), and the view showing the thickness of the wall between the Berghof Great Room and the old Haus Wachenfeld part.
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I like the view showing the Kehlsteinhaus flagpole (that I still don’t know if it was there prior to June 1945), and the view showing the thickness of the wall between the Berghof Great Room and the old Haus Wachenfeld part.
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Funny you mention that flagpole Geoff, as I had the exact same thought. I don't think I've seen a period wartime photo of that in situ before.Geoff Walden wrote: ↑06 Jun 2022, 19:23Ditto - thanks for posting these, Chris!
I like the view showing the Kehlsteinhaus flagpole (that I still don’t know if it was there prior to June 1945), and the view showing the thickness of the wall between the Berghof Great Room and the old Haus Wachenfeld part.
Geoff
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Does anyone recognise the arched doorway photo?
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