Living with Hitler: Accounts of Hitlers Household Staff

This collection presents accounts from members of Hitler's household staff who occupied a unique position—constantly present yet removed from political events. The book features testimonies from Hitler's bodyguard Karl Krause (1934-39), house administrator Herbert Döhring (1935-43), and chambermaid Anna Plaim (1941-43). Through their perspectives, readers gain insight into Hitler in close quarters. These accounts contribute to understanding Hitler as a three-dimensional figure, particularly through Plaim's observations of his domestic life at Berghof, which she rarely left. The collection documents his preferences regarding food and hobbies, offering details that convey a sense of his everyday humanity. The testimonies also include fresh anecdotes and observations about Hitler's entourage and relatives. Plaim's recollections of Eva Braun derive from fragments she discovered discarded in bins, while Döhring provides observations about Martin Bormann's behavior.