At the Heart of the Reich: The Secret Diary of Hitler’s Army Adjutant
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072Q38XPS |
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| Number of Pages | : | 452 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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* Himmler & Bormann were worse humans than even Hitler david finney Very interesting book.The book highlights:* Himmler & Bormann were worse humans than even Hitler, if that's possible, at least in the timeframe leading up to the war* That many army generals were against war up until it's commencement, but were no match for the cunning and warmongering Nazi party.You ought to read this book in conjunction with the notes at the back of the book, that's a
A revealing account of Hitler's thoughts and actions throughout World War II from one of his closest aides.Major Gerhard Engel was Hitler's army adjutant from 1938 to 1943. His diary covers the decision-making process behind crucial military actions, including the annexation of Austria, the invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the war against Russia. During his years with Hitler, Engel kept a diary. He also addresses intrigue within Hitler's inner circle and his casual conversations with other key Nazi figures. Engel's reports confirm that the master plan was to take Leningrad and Rostov, then close pincers behind Moscow. The plan was frustrated by senior army commanders' lack of enthusiasm and Hitler's failure to exert firm leadership. Engel also addresses the deportation of Jews from Salonika and Hitler's order to Himmler to select a destination, the details of which Hitler was apparently unconcerned with. It includes the statement made