New Evidence Sheds Light on Nazi Regime's End

On the 80th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's suicide and the collapse of Nazi Germany, newly released documents and investigations are reshaping historical understanding of the regime's final days and aftermath. Russia’s FSB has published original interrogation notes from Hitler’s close aides, offering detailed firsthand accounts of his suicide and the burning of his and Eva Braun's bodies. Personal diaries from Germans across society, highlighted in a new documentary, shed light on daily life, complicity, and resistance under Nazi rule. A major investigation into Swiss banks is uncovering Nazi asset laundering and financing of escape routes, potentially exposing new collaborators and prompting compensation efforts. These revelations come amid global reflection on the legacy of the Third Reich and the enduring impact of totalitarianism. Historians emphasize the importance of these findings in deepening our understanding of World War II's end and its consequences.