Rudolf Hess's decision in 1941 to fly to Scotland was an attempt to negotiate peace with Britain, which he believed could shift the course of the war.
Hess acted without Hitler's approval in his diplomatic mission, leading to his dismissal as a lunatic by both the British government and the Nazi leadership.
Despite being a key figure in the Nazi regime, Hess's later years were marked by imprisonment and speculation about the circumstances of his suicide at Spandau prison.
Born in Egypt to a wealthy family, Hess's early life was shaped by his education in Germany, military service, and a strong influence from geopolitics.
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