Newly Discovered Diaries of Unity Mitford Reveal Intimate Insights into Hitler’s Life
Recently uncovered diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford, who maintained a personal relationship with Adolf Hitler, provide new perspectives on her life and the notorious dictator. The leather-bound diaries, missing for over eighty years, document 139 meetings between Mitford and Hitler from 1935 to 1939, during which she expressed a deep admiration for him.
Historian Andrew Robers noted the rarity of such documents coming to light, highlighting their significance in understanding the personal dynamics of the Nazi regime. In her writings, Mitford often referred to Hitler as "He" or "Him," suggesting a near-worshipful perception. She vividly recalled one meeting in February 1935, describing it as "the most wonderful day of my life," when Hitler invited her to join him for lunch at the Osteria Bavaria restaurant.
Mitford's close ties with Hitler reportedly stirred jealousy in his companion, Eva Braun, and she was recognized as one of the few Britons to have known him well. However, her life took a tragic turn on September 1, 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland, which led to her attempted suicide. The attempt left her with permanent brain damage, and she returned to Britain, passing away in 1948 at the age of 33.
The diaries not only shed light on Mitford's personal experiences with Hitler but also contain disturbing insights into the nature of the Nazi regime leading up to World War II.
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