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Berchtesgaden is a small town in south east Bavaria, very close to the Austrian border. The town is mainly famous because of its proximity to the Obersalzberg mountain where Hitler had a mountain home. The town is now very popular with tourists interested in WW2 era history as well as the beautiful views of the Alps and the popular Watzmann mountain range.
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Where did Hitler live during the Holocaust?
During the Holocaust years, Hitler lived in three primary places: 1. His mountain fortress home called the Berchtesgaden, near Munich; 2. The Chancellor's offices in Berlin; and 3. Sometimes, but very seldom, he lived at various military headquarters planning war strategies.
What is the history of the 807th tank destroyer battalion?
601st Tank Destroyer Battalion 1st Infantry Division Provisional Antitank Battalion converted to 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion on 15 December 1941. Company C of the original battalion consisted mainly of Battery D, 5th Field Artillery, the only Army unit with a continuous history from the Revolutionary War. Arrived at Gourock, Scotland, on 9 April 1942. Reconnaissance Company landed at Oran, Algeria, on 8 November as part of Operation Torch, and rest of battalion arrived in December. Fought in Battle of Kasserine Pass in February 1943 and at El Guettar in March. Converted to the M10 at end of North Africa campaign. Participated in invasion landings at Salerno, Italy, on 9 September. Made third D-day assault at Anzio on 22 January 1944 and entered Rome in June. Conducted fourth assault landing in southern France on 15 August. Advanced to German border in the Vosges region. Participated in reduction of Colmar Pocket in February 1945, then converted to the M36. Battled along the Siegfried Line until crossing the Rhine on 22 March. Helped capture Nürnberg in April and ended the war occupying Hitler's retreat at Berchtesgaden in Bavaria. Attached to: 1st Armored Division; 1st, 3d, 9th, 34th, 36th, 45th, 103d Infantry divisions.
Why did great Britain follow the appeasement policy with Hitler?
because the treaty of versaille forbid Hitler to build up a great army, navy and airforce. but the appeasement ment he could and this encouraged him do do more like take the rest of czehaslovakia etc. hope this helps :)
Where did Adolf Hitler live during World War 2?
in a house ;P Second Answer: He lived in a very beautiful apartment in Berlin when he was there. He had a fantastic house in the country and he stayed at the "the Wolf's Lair" a hidden military installation. I have added photos and information for you on that place. See related link below.
What cities were bombed in world war 2?
Roughly 65 German cities were bombed, all of them industrial sites or sites with troops or containing miniature concentration camps (all of the main concentration camps were outside of towns, in the forest) the mini ones, like the ones found in Dresden were similar to holding cells, temporary holding places until deportation. Those cities are: Aachen, Aschersleben, Berchtesgaden, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Bramsfeld, Braunschweig, Bremen, Brunswick, Brüx, Chemnitz, Dessau, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Emden, Emmerich, Essen, Flensburg, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hamburg, Hannover, Helgoland, Herbouville, Hüls, Kaiserslautern, Kassel, Kiel, Koblenz, Köln, Krefeld, Leipzig, Leverskusen, Ludwigshafen, Lüne-Merseberg, Lützkendorf, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, Mariensburg, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Ostfriesische Inseln, Peenemünde, Pforzheim, Posen, Regensburg, Schleswig-Holstien, Schweinfurt, Solingen, Stettin, Stuttgart, Wiener Neustadt (Vienna, Austria), Willhelmshaven, Wuppertal, and Zeitz. All these cities were bombed by Allied forces between 1942 and the spring of 1945. The Allied forces used German technology to do so (Blockbuster bombs plus incendiary bombs), and all cities were between 20 and 90 percent damaged.
When did Berchtesgaden Provostry end?
Berchtesgaden Provostry ended in 1803.
When was Berchtesgaden Provostry created?
Berchtesgaden Provostry was created in 1102.
Why is berchtesgaden famous?
It is a resort area and Hitler did have a chalet located there.
How many kilometers from Munich to Berchtesgaden by a car?
159 km
Where was Hitler's eagles nest?
The Kehlsteinhaus was in the German Alps near Berchtesgaden .
How many miles from Munich Germany to Berchtesgaden Germany?
Around 370 Miles by Autobahn.
How many Kilometers from Berlin to Berchtesgaden?
7 hours 28 min741.1 km, via car
Where is the gateway to Foo?
The Gateway is in the bottom of the Konigsee lake in Berchtesgaden National Park in Bavaria Germany
When was Michael Datzig born?
Michael Datzig was born on June 21, 1944, in Berchtesgaden, Germany.
When was Christa Linder born?
Christa Linder was born on December 3, 1943, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany.
When did Viktor Afritsch die?
Viktor Afritsch died on March 9, 1967, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany.
When did Paula Wolf die?
Paula Wolf died on June 1, 1960, in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany.
