«The secretary of the devil", "brown Eminence", a man who was constantly behind the throne of the Fuhrer, who was his second "I", his shadow - is Martin Bormann.
History knows of this "evil genius" as one of the most important Nazi leaders as the most mysterious and least public personality, deliberately avoided publicity and despise awards, ranks and public recognition.
Young years
son Theodor Bormann - ordinary postal employee - was born on June 17, 1900.At the age of 18, he was drafted into the army, and then participated in the First World War.Apparently, military affairs, Martin Bormann did not like, as is the usual orderly: serve coffee, wearing bags with other people's property, cleaning boots.Although he boasted what was a private in the artillery regiment, which allegedly have documentary evidence.Being a lover of country life and nurturing the dream of becoming literate farmer, he graduated from the course after demobilization specialists of agriculture, having in training to join an anti-Semitic organization.
After graduation, Martin got the inspector to the estate background Troyenfelsa, runs a local far-right organization, which fully demonstrate their abilities office worker.With high salaries, Bormann secretly haggling stolen from the estate and once was caught "on hot" school teacher Walter Kadova.Teacher Martin Bormann and his friend was killed, what were in the dock.For unknown reasons, the crime was considered unintentional, and Bormann was sentenced to imprisonment for 11 months, after serving that, he returned to the original place of service as a hero who has suffered punishment for justice.
prison experience Bormann
Thieves, speculative activities again led him, which did not prevent Bormann manifest itself in politics.Even before he joined the condemnation DNFP - one of the most influential parties in Germany, and in 1922 was in the brigade fighters H. Rossbach.Having come to the conclusion that it is close, as more drunken gatherings with tearful insults the government is not going down, seriously interested in the ideas of Nazism, Bormann went home, where he joined in the "Frontbann" - an illegal military organization SA stormtroopers.
In 1927, Borman joined the NSDAP, became assistant Gauleiter Fritz Sauckel, and later head of the insurance department and the head of the economic department.In 1929, she married with Gerda Buch - the daughter of the Chief Justice of the Nazi Party.
Witnesses at the wedding were Rudolf Hess and Adolf Hitler.Bormann became the parents of ten children, nine of whom survived.The first child in honor of godparents gave the name Adolf.
Martin Bormann as a family man
Relations between the spouses caused confusion in political circles - was worth whistle Martin and Gerda was at his feet.It in no way experienced the humiliation of his puppy devotion.She supported her husband in all things, even in relations with other women, prompted a legal wife and gave advice.Apparently, therefore, the connection between the couple was very solid.
up the career ladder
In late 1929, on the instructions of the Fuhrer Martin Bormann himself created and headed the National Socialist Automobile Corps.The successful debut was seen in the early 30s Bormann worked closely with Heinrich Himmler, successfully using the experience of the recent speculation.For fruitful and diligent work he took a financier in the imperial leadership.It was here in the money matters of national importance Bormann appeared diplomatic skills, facilitate the acquisition of support fascist movement from reputable German manufacturers.
in Berchtesgaden Bormann Hitler rebuilt house - Berghof (even registered on Bormann), and then had his control, putting the solution to all financial matters for themselves.Position Reichsleiter, SS General, Chief of Staff of Rudolf Hess, the Fuhrer's personal assistant - all these steps Bormann easily overcome in order to be necessary personally to Hitler.He entrusts the organization of party congresses, as well as the delicate work such as holding a "cleansing" in the office of the NSDAP.For complete safety Borman, zaimevshy dislike of the "old men", joined the SS, thus virtually became the head of the personnel policy of the NSDAP.This allowed him to dispose of the fate of the Nazis at their own discretion.Sending objectionable to the front, resignation, Hex, absurd charge any approach to him - the life and career of subordinates is now in his hands.
attitude toward Christianity Borman Borman
so negative attitude toward Christianity that, in addition to violent persecution of the Church, officially came out of it.In 1937, he imposed a ban on entry into the Nazi party people with a spiritual title, and in 1938 issued a decree stating that for the true faith must be taken worldview of the National Socialists.Even with all your favorite Christmas evoked Bormann and his wife (an avid supporter of the views of a spouse) unpleasant associations and strengthened confidence in the fact that none of their children do not fall under the corrupting influence of the Christian faith.
Unfortunately, life decided otherwise - the children Martin Bormann became a Roman Catholic, and Adolf Martin, the eldest son, a priest.
indispensable personal assistant Fuhrer
In 1944, Borman, which became absolutely necessary for Hitler and took part in every decision under discussion, took the vacant position has lost the confidence of the party, Rudolf Hess.His appointment could be foreseen, but it is not welcomed by the environment of the Fuhrer.Bormann did not like for the secret machinations, he was not familiar with the community, and his hard work aroused suspicion.As Hitler's private secretary, he led the party chancellery, concentrating in their hands all the levers of party power - huge and comparable only to that of Stalin in the sunset of Lenin's life.Efficient operation of the huge bureaucratic mechanism cause such factors as:
- titanic work capacity and energy of Martin Bormann;
- it indispensable for the Fuhrer;
- constantly vigilant;
- constant interference in the affairs;
- total control over personnel changes;
- relentless demands discipline.
In the role of the Secretary of the Fuhrer Martin Bormann was perfect - guess the desire of his patron, loyally, discreetly and meekly complied with all orders of their leader, who was a devotee absolutely sincere.
Clarity, clarity and brevity of the reports with skillful selection of facts, artfully combined with the threads of intrigue and deception are almost always subject to acceptance Fuehrer decisions required Bormann.While Martin Bormann enjoyed the favor of Hitler, no one even tried to throw him from the scene, produced such hard work.
Bormann against the political elite
Yes, and Martin Bormann was tried by any means to keep competitors at a distance, always keeping and correctly using the leading position.He has made fall the authority of Goebbels, Himmler, Ribbentrop, Goering and other top of the Reich.However, the triumph of the "king of the party," as he was called enemies, was not long.He turned the tide of war inexorably impending disaster.August 10, 1944 on the initiative of Bormann in Strasbourg were gathered representatives of heavy industry and military.At the training camp discussed the possibility of removal from the country "gold party" in order to save funds for the resumption of the Nazi movement during better times.
last days in sight
Shortly before his death, in late April 1945, Hitler appointed Bormann on innovation post - Reich Minister for the party.
After failed negotiations with Zhukov Armistice suicide Goebbels, Bormann decided to escape in any way to break out of Berlin.Since then, the living has not been seen.There was only assume where Martin Bormann disappeared.He could have died, but the body was never found;He could have escaped, but then sooner or later it would have appeared on some news.In the absence of a corpse in 1946 Bormann was sentenced in absentia by the Nuremberg Tribunal and sentenced to death.
Three Lives Martin Bormann
According to one version, Martin Bormann, taking "gold party", fled to South America, where he became a major landowner.
second version suggests that Martin Bormann - Soviet intelligence agent who was recruited in 1939.April 29, 1945, Hitler made sure of death, he surrendered to Soviet troops and secretly lived in the Soviet Union.In 1972 he died and was buried in Lefortovo, at the old cemetery.No evidence of this version is not supported.
biography of Martin Bormann for the third version, the most plausible, puts the point in his life May 2, 1945.Apparently, the way that to escape from Berlin scheduled Bormann, was closed.Realizing the impossibility of salvation, he saw through a vial of cyanide.In 1972 in Berlin, when laying tram tracks have been found human bones, presumably recognized as the remains of Bormann.In 1998, DNA analysis, which has agreed to Martin Bormann Jr., finally confirmed it.Ashes Martin Bormann were scattered over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea.
the footsteps Bormann
In an effort to comprehensively learn about life, about the details of the disappearance and subsequent fate of the "right hand" the Führer was filmed many documentaries.From a number of many works can be distinguished:
- «unsolved mysteries.Where and when he died, Martin Bormann. "The documentary puts forward several versions of his fate.There is even speculation that Bormann was kidnapped British intelligence.
- «Martin Bormann.In search of the gold the Nazis. "In this work, the director's team is trying to follow the path of "the elusive Nazi" in order to check for any, even the most implausible version of his disappearance.
- «Martin Bormann.Secretary of the devil. "It is a Russian work.There truly are trying to show the audience what was Martin Bormann, whose biography ends with an ellipsis.
