4 stars This book is an exhaustive treatise of the foundation, growth and changes in Hitler's personal contingent of bodyguards. Some of the names I had already known, but there were others that I did not. Also listed are the numerous attempts on Hitler's life. He possessed surprising luck in dodging and avoiding – sometimes by minutes – attempts to kill him. A little ironic that he took his own life in the end. I was interested in the description of how awful the communication between various units of the military was. The right hand didn't know what the left was doing... I like the way the book tells at the end how the survivors of the bunker fared. Or, at least what is known of their fates. The book also contains a useful translation of German military terms, notes and a bibliography for those who want to further explore the subject.
NetGalley, Joyce Fox

I must stress that this is a very good book about the SAS in the latter part of WW2. It contains a wealth of information of great importance to historians, scholars and the casual reader alike but, I had endeavoured not to include this in my simple overview. However, to give a couple of spoilers, and to whet the appetite of potential readers, within the book are details of the French and Belgian SAS, descriptions of weaponry and tactics, and men involved such as Reg Seekings, Paddy Mayne and other 'characters'. Read the full review [link=https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/reviews/with-the-sas-across-the-rhine.1455/]here[/link]
Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

I have fond memories of a book and film called Carve Her Name With Pride, which concerned the efforts of Violette Szabo and her comrades as they fought to destroy the V1 rocket factory at Peenemunde - John Grehan takes a much more rounded approach to his history of these amazing but ultimately destructive weapons, and it's a fascinating and terrifying tale.
Books Monthly

The book 'why did Hitler hate the Jews?' is an academic study that attempts to find an answer to Hitler's anti-Semitism and how it influenced the Holocaust. The book also feels academic, but reads very smoothly, making it worthwhile for non-fiction enthusiasts. The author goes over Hitler's personal life and tries to show his development, his anti-semitism thoughts, and how he became the man we all know. The author does this with a clear timeline. Both psychological and ethical issues are addressed throughout the book. The book is very diverse and contains many things that I did not know before. Many myths about Hitler are also debunked and sometimes corrected. For example, Hitler did not have Jewish ancestors. A myth which I always thought was true. The author uses reliable sources to substantiate his views. I feel this is a very important book to understand who Hitler was and why he became so bitter. We can -and should- NEVER justify his actions, but it can be instructive for the future.. Read more
NetGalley, Anoeska Nossol

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars A fascinating account of the rise and life of Martin Bormann. His death was in doubt but Mr Koop has reports that evidence for his death was found in Berlin years after the war. It is amazing to me that someone so powerful could die so unnoticed and uncared for after years of rulership and largesse. Mr Bormann was a loyal mouthpiece for Hitler but it seems he was also power hungry and had hopes of leading the Reich after Hitler killed himself in the bunker. This book covers it all in a readable way. Reading this book made it clearer than ever that some politicians and power hungry people exist and should be avoided. Some of Bormanns children survived the war and went on as best they could. A very interesting book that highlighted mans worst offenses against other humans.
NetGalley, Patrick Carmen