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What did Hess do in the war?

Rudolf Hess spent most of his time as a prisoner of the British after a failed attempt to negotiate a peace between England and Germany when he flew , unauthorized , a Messerschmitt Bf 110 to England . Before his flight , Rudolph Hess served as Adolph Hitler's right-hand man in the capacity of Deputy Fuhrer which was a position within the Nazi government that was second only to Hitler himself who was Fuhrer . Rudolph Hess remained a prisoner in Spandau Prison in Germany until his death the 17th of August 1987 .


When did Rudolf Hess die?

Rudolf Hess died on August 17, 1987 at the age of 93.


What year did Wilma Rudolph die?

Wilma Rudolph died on November, 12, 1994!


What is Rudolf Hess famous for?

Rudolph Hess was an SS General and Hitler's number three man until he was captured when he bailed out of his plane on a flight to Scotland in 1941. He was supposedly attempting to initiate peace talks with Britain so that Germany could devote their full attention to invading Russia. There are a number of good historical pieces on Hess that can be found on the internet. Try this one for a starter: http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/biographies/hess-bio.htm


Why did the british hope to gain by winning over Rudolf Hess to their side during World War 2?

Rudolph Hess was not won over by the British, he flew over because he thought he could influence those in high places in the government. He was misguided in thinking his few friends in Britain had any influence in government circles, they did not.

Related Questions

Who is Rudolph hess related to?

Rudolph Hess' family tree would start with his parents Fritz Hess and Clara Munch Hess. It would also include his siblings, Alfred and Margarete. Together, Rudolph and his wife Ilse Prohl had one child, Wolf Rudiger Hess


Who is the best friend of Adolf Hitler?

Rudolph Hess


Who was held prinsoner in the tower of london?

Rudolph Hess


What was the Scotsman's name who captured Rudolph hess?

David McLean


Did Rudolph Hess die in a plane crash?

No, Rudolph Hess did not die in a plane crash. He died on August 17, 1987, in Spandau Prison in Berlin, where he was serving a life sentence for war crimes. His death was officially ruled a suicide, as he was found hanging in his cell. There were various conspiracy theories surrounding his death, but there is no evidence supporting that he died in a plane crash.


Who are Rudolph Hess brothers or sister?

Rudolph Hess had one sibling, a brother named Hans Hess. Hans was born in 1896 and served in the German army during World War I. Unlike Rudolph, who became a prominent Nazi official, Hans lived a more private life and did not play a significant role in politics. Their relationship was reportedly strained due to Rudolph's political affiliations.


Who has held a prisoner at the tower of London?

Rudolph Hess among others.


Who were one of the POWS in the war?

Rudolph Hess ~ see wikipedia article .


What Nazi official was nicknamed The Brown Mouse in World War 2?

Rudolph hess


Who was held prisinor at the Tower of London?

The last prisoner was Hitler's deputy Rudolph Hess in the 1940's.


What is written on Rudolph hess tombstone?

"Ich hab's gewagt" is written on his tombstone; in English this translates to, "I have dared"


Who was held prisoner in the tower London?

The last prisoner was Rudolph Hess during World War 2