Last Days in Hitler's Air Raid Shelter
Description
The last days of World War II in Europe among the most fascinating in the history of the conflict. Particularly interesting are the last days in Hitler's bunker. This article is the first-hand account of Hanna Reitsch. It provides students the opportunity to work with and evaluate primary sources. In files are teaching resources and study questions. Links contain an online version of the article and secondary material about Hanna Reitsch including a YouTube video in three parts. However, it is recommended that the version of the article cited in teaching resources be used.
Hanna Reitsch
Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 1 of 3)
Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 2 of 3)
Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 3 of 3)
Files
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Teaching Resources document contains complete URLs to the sources below.
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Study Questions
Links
- Copy of Document 3734-PS 8 October 1945
Summary of Interrogation the Last Days in Hitler's Air Raid Shelter,
Here (accessed August 15, 2013). The report begins approximately at the middle of the page. - Ron Laytner,
Hanna Reitsch,
Edit International Here (accessed August 15, 2013) - John H. Lienhard, Hanna Reitsch: A True Believer in a Cursed Cause Here (accessed August 15, 2013)
- Russell Naughton
Hanna Reitsch (1912-1979), Pioneer Aviatrix,
Aviation Pioneers : An Anthology Here (accessed August 15, 2013) - Hanna Reitsch: Hitler's Female Test Pilot Here (accessed August 15, 2013)
- Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 1 of 3) Here (accessed August 15, 2013)
- Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 2 of 3) Here (accessed August 15, 2013)
- Hanna Reitsch, The Last Interview (Part 3 of 3) Here (accessed August 15, 2013)