In this universe, Adolf Hitler forcefully recruited German scientist Dr. Wolfgang Kriegslieber, expert in robotics, and forced him to use his work for military purposes against Kriegslieber's wishes. Hitler then commanded Kriesglieber to perform cybernetic experiments of grisly nature on civilians and tests on war prisoners - those activities were supposedly dangerous. Kriesglieber then refused and fled Germany for Latveria, leaving behind his family. The Nazis arrested Kriesglieber's family. On October 3rd, 1943, the London newspaper Daily World reported Kriegslieber's defection and details, mentioning Hitler's participation in the situation.