What would have happened to Hitler if he surrendered himself to the Soviets?

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In summary, if Hitler had surrendered to the Soviets instead of committing suicide, he likely would have been executed by the Russians. However, there is also a possibility that he would have been suspected of not being Hitler at all and not subjected to any kind of interrogation.
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In two days, it will be 64 years to the day that Hitler committed suicide.

What would have happened to Hitler if he had surrendered to the Soviets instead of committing suicide?
 
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17 years to the day since my aunt's house was re-wired!

WhiteTim said:
In two days, it will be 64 years to the day that Hitler committed suicide.

Wow … what a coincidence! …

in 5 days it will be 17 years to the day since my aunt had her house re-wired! :smile:
What would have happened to Hitler if he had surrendered to the Soviets instead of committing suicide?

Well since the Russians wanted to execute everyone instead of having the Nuremberg trials, i suppose they'd have executed him. :rolleyes:
 
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WhiteTim said:
In two days, it will be 64 years to the day that Hitler committed suicide.

What would have happened to Hitler if he had surrendered to the Soviets instead of committing suicide?
Been justifiably suspected of not being Hitler at all.
 
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I doubt if they would have "waterboarded" him.
 

FAQ: What would have happened to Hitler if he surrendered himself to the Soviets?

What would have been the fate of Hitler if he surrendered himself to the Soviets?

If Hitler had surrendered himself to the Soviets, he would have most likely been captured and put on trial for his war crimes. He may have faced execution or imprisonment for life.

Would the Soviets have treated Hitler differently than the Allies?

It is possible that the Soviets would have treated Hitler differently than the Allies. The Soviet Union had a history of harsh treatment of their enemies, so it is possible that Hitler would have faced a more severe punishment if he surrendered to them.

Did Hitler ever consider surrendering to the Soviets?

There is no clear evidence that Hitler ever seriously considered surrendering to the Soviets. He held a deep hatred for communism and saw the Soviet Union as one of his greatest enemies.

Would the outcome of World War II have been different if Hitler surrendered to the Soviets?

It is impossible to say for certain, but the outcome of World War II may have been different if Hitler surrendered to the Soviets. The Soviets played a significant role in defeating Nazi Germany and their actions may have been influenced by Hitler's surrender.

How did Hitler's death impact the Soviet Union and the end of World War II?

Hitler's death had a significant impact on the Soviet Union and the end of World War II. It led to the surrender of Germany and the official end of the war. The Soviet Union also played a major role in the post-war division of Europe, with their influence spreading further into Eastern Europe after the defeat of Nazi Germany.

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