Living with Hitler: Compelling recollections of Hitler's Personal Staff

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This collection paints a picture of Hitler from members of his household in the unique position of being seemingly ever-present, yet totally unconnected to events. Compelling recollections from Hitler's Bodyguard Karl Krause (1934-39), his house administrator Herbert Dhring (1935-43) and chambermaid Anna Plaim (1941-43). From these accounts we get a deeper sense of Hitler in close proximity. These accounts massively add to our understanding of Hitler as a three dimensional character, especially from subjects like Plaim who only knew Hitler's home life, having rarely left Berghof. The authors shed light on his likes and dislikes from foods to his hobbies, creating a strange sense of humanity. This collection also provides fresh anecdotes, observations and portraits of Hitler's entourage and relatives. Plaim's images of Eva Braun came from finding torn fragments in the bin, whilst Dhring sheds light on Martin Bormann's demeanour.

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Karl Krause was born in 1911 and became Hitler's valet and bodyguard in 1934. He died in 2001. Herbert Dhring was born in 1913, and from 1935-1943 served as Hitler's Housekeeper. He died in 2001. Anna Plaim was born in 1920 and became a maid in Berghof in 1941.