One of The Most Extraordinary Frauds in History – Adolf Hitler’s Diaries
by It was to be the greatest journalistic scoop of all time and would give an unparalleled insight into the mind of the German dictator. Historians, former Nazis, and newspaperman expressed grave doubts the authenticity of documents, but Stern remained adamant that they were genuine. Then, on May 5, West German Forensic scientist announced that the precious manuscripts had failed their tests. The 62 volumes of Hitler’s diaries were fakes..
One of the Most Extraordinary Frauds in History – Adolf Hitler’s Diaries
On the morning of April 22, 1983, the telex machine at the West German magazine Der Stern in Hamburg began sending an astounding message to news agencies around the world: Stern had acquired the original manuscripts of the long-lost private diaries of Adolf Hitler. Publication in Stern would begin the following week, and the diaries would be serialized in publications all over the world.
It was to be the greatest journalistic scoop of all time and would give an unparalleled insight into the mind of the German dictator. Historians, former Nazis, and newspaperman expressed grave doubts the authenticity of documents, but Stern remained adamant that they were genuine. Then, on May 5, West German Forensic scientist announced that the precious manuscripts had failed their tests. The 62 volumes of Hitler’s diaries were fakes.
How had Stern been so deceived? And who was behind a fraud of such spectacular proportions?
Trail of Obsession
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Post Commentken bultman
On September 3, 2009 at 4:24 am
Fantastic, mezmerizing reading. Very well researched and documented. Worth a second read.
Katien
On September 3, 2009 at 5:29 am
Well-written and well researched. It’s amazing how readily people will believe something when they are obsessed.
unown971
On September 3, 2009 at 5:31 am
Wow! Never knew that! Great read.
Amanda N Miller
On September 3, 2009 at 5:45 am
Amazing article.
cutedrishti8
On September 3, 2009 at 6:47 am
Nice one to share..Great work…Great research
Joe Dorish
On September 3, 2009 at 6:53 am
These guys really put one over on Stem. Fascinating to read.
Unofre Pili
On September 3, 2009 at 7:21 am
Such a stunning hoax in history. A very well-presented article Mr Ghaz.
Susan
On September 3, 2009 at 7:48 am
An excellent article and great read. It is fitting that the most despised person in history is still the source of theft through fraud. Thank you this.
Christine Ramsay
On September 3, 2009 at 8:01 am
A very interesting article. That was quite a hoax.
Christine
CaSundara
On September 3, 2009 at 9:17 am
Another great find! I’m studying history with my son this year so found this very interesting. Very well written, too. Thanks for sharing!
Francois Hagnere
On September 3, 2009 at 11:46 am
This hoax is very well explained. Thank you Mr Ghaz.
Collette Edwards
On September 3, 2009 at 11:48 am
very informative well done,
Olivia Reason
On September 3, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Fascinating- I really enjoyed reading this.
hollynoel001
On September 3, 2009 at 5:31 pm
i remember when this was made public years ago excellent explanation of this hoax and a great reminder of how vulnerable people can be especially if they think they can make some easy money
tasha kazuki
On September 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Very informative. I enjoyed this article. Thanks
Daisy Peasblossom
On September 3, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Excellent reading. Not necessarily my favorite historical period, but thought-provoking none-the-less.
Idazalee
On September 4, 2009 at 9:51 am
Great article! a very nice story for sharing. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome piece.
Tanya Wallace
On September 4, 2009 at 3:57 pm
As always brilliant work Mr Ghaz! The subject was excellent and I was both fasinated and amazed how someone could actually forge something of this extent!
Chris Marlowe II
On September 6, 2009 at 3:50 am
Mr Ghaz,
A brilliant mind like you should shed some light upon another extraordinary fraud in history: William Shakespeare who is thought to be the writer of all these works I have written.
To Be Or Not To Be Shakey Willy… that’s the question!
Yours Truly,
the One & Only