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The Flight of Rudolf Hess

The Flight of Rudolf Hess

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 In 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s deputy, embarked on a mysterious solo flight to Scotland in an unauthorised bid for peace. What drove him? Was he a rogue idealist, or was this part of a deeper plot? In this episode we unpack the strange mission, the unanswered questions surrounding his decades in Spandau Prison, and his subsequent controversial death. Cast List: James Douglas-Hamilton: The Duke of Hamilton’s Son Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Roger Moorhouse: Author & Historian Prof. Manfred Goertemaker: Historian, University of Potsdam Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich Dr Linda Papadopoulos: Psychologist Andreas Mix: Memorium Nuremberg Trials Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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