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On this point I have since somewhat altered my
views. As a matter of fact, the publicity that my
negotiations received at this early stage was to be
of crucial importance, for it resulted in the
alteration of a very important decision. From all
appearances it seems that Himmler had been chosen
from the beginning to be the leader of the Reich
in the event of Hitler’s death. The publication of
Himmler’s offer to surrender, however,
overturned this arrangement. Instead of Himmler,
Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz was appointed leader.
It is very doubtful if the Allies could ever have
entered into negotiations with Himmler, because
of his terrible reputation. It was far easier with
Dönitz. In the first place, he belonged to the armed
forces, and any move on his part would be
accepted by the military quite differently from any
by Himmler. Also negotiations with him would be
less distasteful to the Allies than negotiations with
the head of the Gestapo. Himmler appears later
to have told Schellenberg that he was much
disappointed at having been passed over. On the
other hand, he said, he looked upon the situation
as so grave that all personal considerations must be
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