I was recently listening to a BBC History podcast in which British historian, Richard Overy, suggests (ever so briefly) that many high ranking Germans held out hope until the end that a treaty could be made with the Americans and British that would have allied Germany with the pair in a unified effort against the Soviets.

I hadn't previously heard this claim and am hoping some more information can be provided on it (or at least I can be pointed to someplace else to learn more). I suppose my first question is the veracity of the claim, and more specifically whether or not the feeling was an isolated or pervasive one.

Of course, I don't mean for this to get into 'alternative history' and unfounded speculation, so the actual plausibility of the idea isn't exactly what I'm asking about. If it is true however, I suspect there should be some evidence to support the statement.

Thanks!