Secret Fourth Reich - The Naumann Circle Plot
Mark Felton Productions・18 minutes read
The film "The Boys from Brazil" and the novel "The Odessa File" shed light on real-life plots by former Nazis to regain power in post-war Germany, with key figures like Werner Naumann and Martin Bormann involved in covert operations and propaganda efforts. Despite initial disbelief, the threat posed by these individuals was eventually recognized, leading to arrests and subsequent releases due to health reasons, highlighting the complexity of dealing with Nazi remnants in the post-war era.
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- The film "The Boys from Brazil" and the novel "The Odessa File" shed light on the real-life plot by former Nazis to regain power in post-war Germany, showcasing the intricate web of escape, evasion, and infiltration orchestrated by key figures like Werner Naumann and Edmund Veesenmayer.
- The revelation of Werner Naumann's role in the Nazi regime, his escape from Berlin, and subsequent attempts to revive Nazism in Western Allied zones, along with Edmund Veesenmayer's successful infiltration of political parties in West Germany, underscore the persistent threat of Nazi ideology even after World War II, emphasizing the complex and dangerous historical legacy left by these individuals.
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Recent questions
What is the plot of the film "The Boys from Brazil"?
"The Boys from Brazil" revolves around a secret plan orchestrated by old Nazis in South America, led by Dr. Josef Mengele, to clone Adolf Hitler and place the clones in positions of power.
Who was Werner Naumann and what role did he play in the Nazi party?
Werner Naumann was a prominent figure in Hitler's Inner Circle, serving as a key member of the Nazi party and SS. He held a significant position in the propaganda department under Joseph Goebbels and was briefly promoted to propaganda minister after Hitler's death.
What was the significance of Martin Bormann's remains being discovered in West Berlin in 1972?
The discovery of Martin Bormann's remains in West Berlin in 1972 added fuel to the conspiracy theories of the era, shedding light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death and further fueling speculation about the activities of former Nazis post-World War II.
How did SS Brigadeführer Edmund Veesenmayer aim to establish Nazi-like governance in West Germany?
SS Brigadeführer Edmund Veesenmayer sought to infiltrate political organizations in West Germany, particularly focusing on the Free Democratic Party (FDP), with the goal of creating a Nazi-like governance. His organization successfully infiltrated political parties, leading to a significant number of former Nazis holding elected seats in the Bundestag.
What was the outcome of British intelligence discovering Veesenmayer's plot to overthrow the German government?
British intelligence uncovered SS Brigadeführer Edmund Veesenmayer's plan to overthrow the German government, resulting in his arrest in 1953 along with six top members of his organization. Despite initial disbelief by the West German government, the extensive network's threat was eventually realized, leading to Veesenmayer's release in 1953 due to ill health and the dropping of all charges against him and his associates in 1954.
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Summary
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Nazi plot in post-war Germany revealed.
- Film "The Boys from Brazil" released in 1978, featuring a secret plot by old Nazis in South America led by Dr. Josef Mengele.
- Based on the novel and film "The Odessa File" by Frederick Forsyth, published in 1972, about a reporter investigating former Nazis in West Germany.
- Discovery of Martin Bormann's remains in West Berlin in 1972 added to the era's conspiracy theories.
- Plot to place Nazis in power in West Germany was real, led by senior Nazi official Werner Naumann.
- Naumann, a powerful figure in Hitler's Inner Circle, was a key member of the Nazi party and SS.
- Naumann played a significant role in the propaganda department under Joseph Goebbels.
- After Hitler's death, Naumann was promoted to propaganda minister but lost power with Goebbels' death.
- Naumann, along with Bormann and Arthur Axmann, led an escape group from Berlin in May 1945.
- Naumann's escape group aimed to create a covert Nazi revival in post-war Western Allied zones.
- Naumann's escape and evasion were well-documented, with claims of Bormann's death conflicting among witnesses.
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Nazi plot to infiltrate West German politics
- SS Brigadeführer Edmund Veesenmayer, a former Nazi leader, aimed to infiltrate political organizations in West Germany to establish a Nazi-like governance, with a focus on the Free Democratic Party (FDP).
- Veesenmayer's organization successfully infiltrated political parties, with one in five FDP members in North Rhine-Westphalia having a Nazi past, and 53 former Nazi Party members holding elected seats in the Bundestag in 1950.
- British intelligence discovered Veesenmayer's plot to overthrow the German government, leading to his arrest in 1953 along with six top members of his organization.
- Despite initial disbelief by the West German government, the threat posed by Veesenmayer's extensive network was eventually realized, leading to his release due to ill health in 1953, and the dropping of all charges against him and his associates in 1954.
