The rise and fall of the Third Reich has been a source of revulsion and fascination since the close of the Second World War. The images of the concentration camps; Hitler's hypnotic oration; and the vast Nuremberg rallies are seared into the collective consciousness. However, it is important that we understand the complex circumstances which allowed this particular branch of fascism to flourish. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
There is an incredible amount of detail here and a good job is done of showing how someone could become one of the most reviled people in history. The book has documents from Hoss where he tries to downplay his involvement in what happened at the same time as admitting that some atrocities happened describing power struggles between him and fellow SS members. It is chilling that he mentions the building of the gas chambers matter of factly and seems to view what he has done as just following orders. This is fascinating and harrowing.
NetGalley, Karl Wardlaw
There is an incredible amount of detail here and a good job is done of showing how someone could become one of the most reviled people in history. The book has documents from Hoss where he tries to downplay his involvement in what happened at the same time as admitting that some atrocities happened describing power struggles between him and fellow SS members. It is chilling that he mentions the building of the gas chambers matter of factly and seems to view what he has done as just following orders. This is fascinating and harrowing.
NetGalley, Karl Wardlaw
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What a fascinating book to read. Guarding Hitler! What a job that would have been. A great insight to this man. Lots to learn reading this book. He’s a fascinating man to learn about. But could you imagine trying to guard the world’s most hated man. The book was very informative. Truly interesting. A great read. The book was very well written and not like a lot of Hitler books these days full of known information
NetGalley, Lisa Houston
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
What a fascinating book to read. Guarding Hitler! What a job that would have been. A great insight to this man. Lots to learn reading this book. He’s a fascinating man to learn about. But could you imagine trying to guard the world’s most hated man. The book was very informative. Truly interesting. A great read. The book was very well written and not like a lot of Hitler books these days full of known information
NetGalley, Lisa Houston
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly researched piece of work, a very detailed description of the rise of Hitler in the Munich decor. As a reader, I noticed the enormous effort the author put into his work. I already had a lot of knowledge about WWII and Hitler, but now the role of Munich in his life and his political scene has become more clear to me.
Overall a must-read!
NetGalley, Bruno Doelman
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly researched piece of work, a very detailed description of the rise of Hitler in the Munich decor. As a reader, I noticed the enormous effort the author put into his work. I already had a lot of knowledge about WWII and Hitler, but now the role of Munich in his life and his political scene has become more clear to me.
Overall a must-read!
NetGalley, Bruno Doelman
This is a fascinating book that captures the spirit of the Royal Air Force from the amateurish days in the 1920s through to the 1960 when the RAF was one of the most potent fighting forces in the World. Sir Arthur made an enormous contribution to the RAF in this period. His contribution to the development of ground to air control at a crucial period in Britain’s history being particularly worthy of note and anyone looking for an insight into RAF life in those days need look no further.
Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicles Association
This is a fascinating book that captures the spirit of the Royal Air Force from the amateurish days in the 1920s through to the 1960 when the RAF was one of the most potent fighting forces in the World. Sir Arthur made an enormous contribution to the RAF in this period. His contribution to the development of ground to air control at a crucial period in Britain’s history being particularly worthy of note and anyone looking for an insight into RAF life in those days need look no further.
Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicles Association
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Their Cemetery Sown With Corn
In this 'factional' novel, lost for more than 70 years, hero John Arnold is a post graduate student at Bonn University in the early 1930s. He is caught up in the insidious rise of the Nazis in the village where he lodges. His position is complicated by his love of Germany itself, as well as by his increasing fondness for two women; Tilde, the maid… Read more...
