Scientists have just discovered a secret Nazi base in the Arctic. It was constructed in 1942, a year after Hitler-led Germany invaded Russia. Built on Alexandra Land, an island that’s 1000 km from the North Pole, the secret base is called ‘Schatzgraber’ or ‘Treasure Hunter’. 

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The base, that has been discovered almost 70 years after it was built, was used as a weather station and allowed the troops and navy to plan their movements and better. It was a strategic site in the north as a lot depended on the harsh weather conditions. It is believed that the scientists positioned there were poisoned by infected polar bear meat in 1944, after which they abandoned the base. 

Scientists found a lot of items like pieces of ammunition and official documents that have been preserved by the cold weather. It is believed that Russia is looking to set up a military base at the site as it falls on Russian land. 

Hitler launched one of the biggest offensives in the history of human civilization. No wonder he built a lot of secret bunkers and bases. It was no irony then that Hitler’s body was retrieved from his bunker. 

H/t – Daily Mail