Home books 60 books about world war ii anthony doers 2014 pulitzer prizewinning novel all the light we cannot see proved that literature about world war ii continues to fascinate readers. A german s point of view my name is otto damm, i was born in steinweiler, near karlsruhe on the rhine. Any good world war ii movie from a german perspective. Are there any books about world war 2 from a nazis point. The bestknown is probably the forgotten soldier by guy sajer. I was in the german army and captured by the english. The inclusion of this point, very unfavorable to the german cause, deepens my respect for the trustworthiness of these interviews. Antony beevor, a former british army officer, brilliantly balances the huge scale of the conflict with a soldierseye view of some of the most horrific conditions in the history of modern warfare. It is absolutely necessary to consider other sources before one could say that a nearly complete understanding of world war ii from the german perspective had been gained.
Discover the best world war ii history in best sellers. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of. Hundreds of images give a rare insight into the side of the great war we rarely see email in. There are a number of books in english, and in german for example, by the german sociologist harald wenzler that are crucial and more critical. There is a huge array of books focusing on the conflict, the struggles of the military and ordinary people, the key moments, and many more subjects. Remember though, history is written by the winners, that is why it should be taken with a grain of salt. I have never seen an account of the war from a nazis point of view but im sure they exist. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries.
Ninety per cent voted for reincorporation with the german reich. As the nation marks the 72nd anniversary of its surrender at the end of world war ii, there are still many here who. At the end of his book, the second world war, john keegan offers a list of 50 books in english that together provide a comprehensive picture of the most important events and themes of the war, which are readable and from which the general reader can derive his own picture of the war as a. If you look at the amazon page for it the link above, under customers who bought this item also bought, you can see many more related titles. Finally, the detailed descriptions of the gruesomeness of world war ii combat is another example of the works authenticity and accuracy. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german soldiers view.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Asia japans nationalist school books teach a different view of history. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german. Glamour, decadence, and survival in peace and war, 19301944. By wibke bruhns 2008 decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the war have begun to confront their parents pasts. Over the years, i have been drawn to books set in world war ii. E company, 506th regiment, 101st airborne, from normandy to hitlers eagle. The epic account of world war ii s greatest rescue mission. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. I have always loved history, but there is something incredibly. The fivemonth siege of stalingrad was one of world war ii s bloodies battles and a turning point in the fight for europe.
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