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15 Most Incredible Discoveries From WW2

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The Second World War was a deadly war that killed millions and millions of people, including innocent civilians. There were some incredible discoveries left behind after the war. Join us, as we look at 15 of the most incredible discoveries from WW2.

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Nazi Gold Train

During the war, the Nazis pillaged occupied territories, pillaging palaces, art galleries, and museums, as well as depriving Jews of their property and possessions. As a result, the regime amassed enormous wealth. Nazi treasures were hidden all over Europe. Following the defeat of the Nazis, Allied forces discovered troves of valuable items ranging from solid gold bars to classical art sculptures. US forces discovered loot caches in the wild, in the homes of Nazi Party officials, and on trains. Thousands of boxes of gold and silver objects, gems, cash, China, rugs, and art stolen from Hungarian Jews were discovered by American soldiers in Austria in 1944. When word of a possible Nazi treasure spread, a picturesque Polish city called Wabrzych rose to prominence.

According to legend, a group of German workers saw treasure being carried into tunnels within the nearby Owl Mountains. Legend has it that the train carries 300 tons of gold, silver, jewels, art, and other valuables. Some believe that pieces from the Amber Room are also on this train. According to legend, as the Red Army advanced, the Nazis loaded an armored train with treasure before it vanished into one of the tunnels beneath Ksiaz Castle in northernWabrzych. There were several investigations into the tunnels after 1945, including one by the Polish Army, but there was no sign of a Nazi train brimming with gold.

Mysterious Find

Although there is some debate over the circumstances of his death, it is commonly assumed that Adolph Hitler shot himself. Eva Braun, his recently married wife, also committed suicide. Both remains were cremated and buried as he had requested. Almost quickly, conspiracy ideas emerged. The Soviets initially stated that they were unable to confirm Hitler’s death and later propagated suspicions that he was alive. According to subsequent stories, the Soviets discovered his burned remains, which were identified using dental records. Hitler's body was surreptitiously buried before being excavated and cremated and the ashes were strewn in 1970.

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