Incredible Images From The First Western Photographer To Step Foot Inside Hitler’s Hidden Bunker

Conditions Inside The Führerbunker

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Although the Führerbunker was transformed into a residence for Hitler himself, it didn’t mean that the conditions were the best possible. Even though the bunker was self-contained, it was underneath a water table, which made the entire complex damp. To keep moisture out, there were pumps running non-stop to remove groundwater.

Water for the bunker was pumped in from a well and electricity was provided by a diesel generator. Communications to the outside world were a telex, telephone switchboard, and an army radio. By the end of the war, Hitler was relying on BBC radio broadcasts for most of his information.