Drozdowsk, Krzysztof The Murder of Heinrich Himmler

How New Evidence Suggests Foul Play

On 23 May 1945, Heinrich Himmler Reichsführer-SS and one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany is said to have committed suicide while in British custody. But how much of the official account is true? In The Murder of Heinrich Himmler, historian Krzysztof Drozdowski examines inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding Himmler's final hours. Using newly accessible archives, eyewitness accounts and correspondence, Drozdowski examines whether Himmler was really the man who died in Lüneburg, or whether he was silenced to prevent the spread of dangerous secrets. Why was the autopsy report kept under wraps until 2045? Why were the Soviets and Americans denied access to the body? What role did the British secret service and military authorities play? Could Himmler have escaped, or was his death the result of a well-planned cover-up? This book not only offers a thorough re-examination of Himmler's death, but also a chilling insight into the opaque world of post-war secret services and political intrigue.