Traudl Junge

German Secretary to Adolf Hitler

Traudl Junge - German Secretary to Adolf Hitler
Born

March 16th, 1920
104 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Worked as a personal secretary to Adolf Hitler during the final years of World War II. Joined the Nazi Party at a young age and began working in the Führer's bunker towards the end of the war. Witnessed key historical events leading to the fall of Nazi Germany and participated in the documentation of Hitler's last days. After the war, provided detailed accounts of her experiences, including interviews that highlighted the inner workings of Hitler's administration.

Worked as Adolf Hitler's personal secretary

Provided interviews detailing experiences in the bunker

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