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who almost killed hitler in ww1

by Ms. Brooke Haag PhD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Adolf Hitler, Nazi leader of Germany, got his start fighting in the trenches of World War One. Many don't know that history could have been changed on the battlefield if Henry Tandey, a British solider, had shot an unarmed Hitler when he had the chance.

Who was the doctor who painted Hitler's wall?from bbc.com

He was obviously moved when I showed him the picture.". The painting's route to Hitler's wall was fairly convoluted, centring on one of his staff, a Dr Otto Schwend, who had received a postcard of the painting from a British soldier whom he had befriended in WW1. image copyright.

Who gave Hitler a picture of the painting?from en.wikipedia.org

Schwend obtained a large photo of the painting to gift it to Hitler. Captain Weidemann, Hitler's adjutant, wrote the following response:

What did Hitler tell Chamberlain?from bbc.com

Hitler told Chamberlain the soldier had pointed a gun at him but spared him.

Where did Hitler and Tandey meet?from en.wikipedia.org

Although disputed, Adolf Hitler and Tandey allegedly encountered each other at the French village of Marcoing. The story is set on 28 September 1918, while Tandey was serving with the 5th Duke of Wellington's Regiment, and relates that a weary German soldier wandered into Tandey's line of fire.

Who was the soldier carrying the wounded man?from en.wikipedia.org

Apparently Hitler identified the soldier carrying the wounded man as Tandey from the photo of him in the newspaper clipping he had obtained in 1918.

Who answered the phone at the 1938 meeting?from en.wikipedia.org

The story further states that the phone was answered by a nine-year-old child called William Whateley. William was related to Tandey's wife Edith.

Did Hitler ask Chamberlain to phone Tandey?from en.wikipedia.org

According to the story, Hitler asked Chamberlain to convey his best wishes and gratitude to Tandey. Chamberlain promised to phone Tandey in person on his return, which apparently he did. The Cadbury Research Centre, which holds copies of Chamberlain's papers and diaries, has no references relating to Tandey from the records of the 1938 meeting. The story further states that the phone was answered by a nine-year-old child called William Whateley. William was related to Tandey's wife Edith. However, Tandey at that time lived at 22 Cope Street, Coventry, and worked for the Triumph Motor Company. According to the company records, they only had three phone lines, none of which was at Tandey's address. British Telecommunications archive records also have no telephones registered to that address in 1938.

When was Hitler on leave?from allthatsinteresting.com

Papers from the Bavarian State Archive show that Hitler was on leave between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27. Furthermore, Hitler’s regiment was 50 miles away from the supposed meeting place in Marcoing.

Who gave Hitler a picture of the painting?from en.wikipedia.org

Schwend obtained a large photo of the painting to gift it to Hitler. Captain Weidemann, Hitler's adjutant, wrote the following response:

What did Hitler tell Chamberlain?from bbc.com

Hitler told Chamberlain the soldier had pointed a gun at him but spared him.

Where did Hitler and Tandey meet?from en.wikipedia.org

Although disputed, Adolf Hitler and Tandey allegedly encountered each other at the French village of Marcoing. The story is set on 28 September 1918, while Tandey was serving with the 5th Duke of Wellington's Regiment, and relates that a weary German soldier wandered into Tandey's line of fire.

Who was the soldier carrying the wounded man?from en.wikipedia.org

Apparently Hitler identified the soldier carrying the wounded man as Tandey from the photo of him in the newspaper clipping he had obtained in 1918.

Who is the biographer of Hitler and Tandey?from allthatsinteresting.com

Despite this connection, Tandey’s biographer, Dr. David Johnson, has cast doubt over the authenticity of the alleged encounter between Tandey and Hitler. He makes the point that unlike the painting, Tandey would have been covered in mud and blood making his likeness difficult to remember.

Who answered the phone at the 1938 meeting?from en.wikipedia.org

The story further states that the phone was answered by a nine-year-old child called William Whateley. William was related to Tandey's wife Edith.

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