Traudl Junge
German Secretary to Adolf Hitler
Born
March 16th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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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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