The Secret Diaries of Hitler's Doctor

The Secret Diaries of Hitler's Doctor

By David Irving | First published 1983 | Hardcover edition

Historical Significance

Dr. Theodor Morell served as Adolf Hitler's personal physician from 1936 until the final days in the bunker. His diaries and medical records, captured by American forces in 1945, provide unique documentation of Hitler's health, treatments, and physical deterioration during the war years.

Scope and Content

The work presents Morell's medical diaries alongside analysis of the treatments administered—the injections, medications, and procedures that formed Hitler's daily medical regimen. The study examines what the records reveal about Hitler's physical condition and its potential influence on his decision-making.

Archival Foundation

Research based upon Morell's captured diaries and medical records held in American archives. Irving gained access to materials withheld from earlier researchers, including detailed prescription records and clinical notes.

For Researchers and Collectors

Essential for medical historians, Hitler biographers, and researchers examining the relationship between physical health and wartime leadership. Primary source documentation supports advanced academic use.

Edition Details

Hardcover binding with archival-quality paper stock. Medical documentation reproduced in appendices. Built for specialist library and private collection use.

About This Edition

Limited modern collector printing from Focal Point Publications. Complete documentary apparatus preserved.

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