Joachim von Ribbentrop was a German politician and diplomat who served as Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany from 1938 to 1945. David Irving references Ribbentrop in discussions about historical accuracy, potential cover-ups surrounding his death, and the broader context of individuals associated with the Nazi regime. Irving also appears interested in newly discovered documents related to Ribbentrop's rise to power and his post-war legacy.
Irving appears to be researching Ribbentrop’s life and death, questioning official narratives and exploring potential inconsistencies in accounts of his demise. He is interested in newly discovered documents and private correspondence that shed light on Ribbentrop’s early career and the circumstances surrounding his death. Irving also seems to be involved in discussions with others who share his skepticism about established historical accounts of Ribbentrop.
* (2021) Irving discusses the possibility that Ribbentrop's death was a cover-up, similar to the circumstances surrounding himmler-heinrich. * (2021) Irving notes the existence of private letters detailing Ribbentrop's "ascent" from 1933, suggesting a need to re-evaluate existing data and facts regarding his career. * (2019) Ribbentrop is mentioned as part of the network of individuals connected to Hitler and their efforts to create "legends" to obscure their pasts after 1945. * (2021) Irving references a document instructing Heydrich regarding the "Jewish question" through emigration or evacuation, questioning whether there were direct orders for extermination from Hitler, Göring, or Himmler. * (2023-2024) A Washington Post article mentioned in an email discusses Michael Bennet’s family fleeing the Nazis, indirectly referencing the historical context of figures like Ribbentrop. * (2018) Someone writing to Irving suggests investing in Irving’s books instead of visiting WWII memorials, implying an interest in Ribbentrop's history. * (2021) Irving expresses disdain for the "German illusion in the Second World War," quoting someone who refers to him as a "Holocaust Leugner." * (2022) Gerd Heidemann mentions Dr. Losacker, a "South Sea doctor" who built a hospital on the Cook Islands, and whose acquaintance possesses documents related to Ribbentrop in Heidelberg-Neustadt.
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