Bor·mann

(bôr′män′), Martin Ludwig 1900-1945.

German Nazi official who served as Hitler's private secretary (1941-1945). He is believed to have committed suicide as the Soviet army entered Berlin.

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Bormann

(German ˈbɔrman)

(Biography) Martin. 1900–45, German Nazi politician; Hitler's adviser and private secretary (1942–45): committed suicide

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Himmler describes the wedding day, from 9am to 7pm, beginning with the greeting of guests and going on to tell of a lunch held at the home of Hitler's secretary, Martin Bormann. He then moves on to the wedding celebrations held at the t b Berghof, Hitler's mountain residence.

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