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The same table. By this point, the tablecloth was long gone.

Manufactured by the Deisz company of Munich, this one-of-a-kind tablecloth is made of pure linen, and cost RM2,600.

Joe Johnson shown sitting on the tablecloth, with the telephone directory on the shelf behind him. Published in his local newspaper on April 17, 1946.

Source: History of the Eagle’s Nest: A complete account of Hitler’s alleged “mountain fortress” , Florian M. Beierl

After entering the teahaus, Johnson made his way to the “Large dining hall” where he removed the tablecloth and several other pieces. He then ducked into Hitler’s study next door, where the telephone book was added to his haul.

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The same table. By this point, the tablecloth was long gone.

Manufactured by the Deisz company of Munich, this one-of-a-kind tablecloth is made of pure linen, and cost RM2,600.

Joe Johnson shown sitting on the tablecloth, with the telephone directory on the shelf behind him. Published in his local newspaper on April 17, 1946.

Source: History of the Eagle’s Nest: A complete account of Hitler’s alleged “mountain fortress” , Florian M. Beierl

After entering the teahaus, Johnson made his way to the “Large dining hall” where he removed the tablecloth and several other pieces. He then ducked into Hitler’s study next door, where the telephone book was added to his haul.