Raised in china herself, buck writes of the prepearl harbor japanese invasion into chinas capital in 1937 and the rape of nanking. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories. Italian wwii propaganda posters, pin by paolo marzioli. Some were involved in direct combat, many were forced to leave their homes in wartorn europe, and others were ordered to take different names as their country fell to enemy rule.
Germanys perception of world war ii is rapidly changing, as cultural attitudes and literature are beginning to paint germans. Are there any good books on ww2 from the german s point of view. Feb 26, 2018 this post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. Wwii from the german perspective books the daily news. Then they came for the trade unionists, and i didnt speak up because i wasnt a trade unionist. 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. Spies, ciphers, and guerrillas, 19391945, by max hastings. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. Germans said to increasingly view themselves as victims of. The russians saw it as a patriotic war where they defeated the fascist forces in a clash of ideologies. Those on the american home front rationed food and clothing. World war ii books share book recommendations with your. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.
You cant deny the fact of civilian deaths in any bombing campaign it is all a matter of perspective. The eminent british historian max hastings undercuts the many popular treatments of espionage during world war ii with a sober revisionist survey. An italian wwii propaganda poster depicting american bomber pilots as gangsters. Wwi books from german perspective gunboards dot com. Is there a movie on ww2 from the nazi germans perspective. It gives you a good sense of the whole war, including the peace settlement at versailles. A german perspective on world war two essay 1618 words. The nazis take poland and the start of world war ii. World war ii began on polish soil and in the ensuing six years poland became the site of a majority of german concentration camps.
Providing unfiltered accounts from those directly affected by the war, both at home and on the front lines, terkel allows the reader to experience what it truly meant to live through every facet of world war ii. Explore what was found for the drawn pin up world war 2 german propaganda art k d george a look at the propaganda of the third reich. The german perspective history of world war ii study program. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for original ww ii german books. While the war was fought in nearly every part of the world, more people were killed in europe than anywhere else. As for the two ive read, keegans book is a good overview of world war one, but is not an all enclusive volume. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five. Almost all of them were made from the point of view of the allied forces.
The victorious allies look as far from their professed ideals as could be stealing, slave labor, ethnic cleansing and outright murder of civilians. Though it no longer shares a border with russia, as it did during the soviet period, many poles continue to see the world through the lens of 1939. Hundreds of fascinating images taken by a german soldier reveal life in enemys trenches. The author of a new book on the dam buster squadron tells us about works of fiction or memoir that show the horror of the second world war in a human light and with fresh immediacy. It killed more people and destroyed more property than any other war. Thats why weve compiled this list of five best wwii movies from the german perspective, which will allow you to see the war from the other side. My dad was a tail gunner on lancasters and im particularly interested in the bombing campaign from the german point of view. Recently my fatherinlaw told me nobody wanted to see uniforms after world war two. A unique slant, profiling the life of adolf hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the national socialist german workers party prior to world war ii. Very few movies show the second world war from the perspective of nazi germany. Particularly outstanding, for a book of this type, is his treatment of operation sealionthe planned invasion of england. German perspective on dday history book club march 22, 2019 in late1943, among rising realization that the allies are planning to invade, field marshal rommel was assigned the title of general inspector for the atlantic wall. As the title says, im looking for books from the germans perspective during 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. It was large, modern and wellplanned, which had allowed it to remain less damaged than other german cities, even though it had been heavily bombed. Professor sonke neitzel used secret transcripts of german prisoners of war to create a unique portrait of the mindset of soldiers during wwii. Can anyone recommend a good book, or books, about ww2 told from a german perspective. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german soldiers. Jul 18, 2014 this summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. Top five wwii movies from the german perspective cinema. Why is the german invasion of poland usually marked as the beginning of the second world war. Which wwii movie, made from a nazi german point of view, did you enjoy most. Walter koessler took almost 1,000 images while he served in the german. So first on your list is a book by michael howard, the first world war 2003, which is a very nice, readable introduction to world war i.
Was it realistically possible for germany to quickly get defeated in a world war. Decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the war have begun to confront their parents pasts. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german soldiers view. The results of the german offensive, a lightening war or blitzkrieg, were devastating. May 28, 2014 then again, german children usually visit holocaustrelated places at least twice before they finish school, so maybe that does more than any statement condemning the german people in full for world war ii and the final solution to prevent another war or genocide or even just a fascist state from rising. What is the best book by a german infantryman on the second.
The bestknown is probably the forgotten soldier by guy sajer. Sep 29, 2016 best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call. The book has numerous illustrations and graphic descriptions of many brutal events. Then they came for the trade unionists, and i didnt speak up because i. Germans said to increasingly view themselves as victims of wwii. Interview with world war ii german officer siegfried knappe berlin was a stout place for a fight. American icon studs terkel relives the personal tolls of world war ii through interviews with soldiers, sailors and civilians alike. German propaganda posters drawn pin up world war 2 pin to your gallery. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Uniforms meant war, so the veterans of both wars couldnt speak about it, he says. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of view. Interview with world war ii german officer siegfried knappe. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers. Macdonalds book covers the opening months of the war from the briitsh veterans position. Read more about world war ii by visiting world books ebook collection. This he gives the treatment of a military historian, and it is written from a german perspective as to the pros and cons, as well as reproducing littleknown relevant documents. First of all, as a standalone book, this is the best, single, short introduction to. First published in 1960, this national book award winner and new york times bestseller traces the rise and fall of nazi germany from adolf hitlers birth in 1889 to the end of world war ii in 1945.
Make your next great read one of these essential world war ii books. In exploring the reality of the landser, the average german soldier in world war ii, through letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories, stephen g. World war ii is ancient history to children, but they all have relatives who were affected by the war. At the same time, every german general knew that the war in the east was to be one of extermination rather than a conventional engagement. Jodl was also right about the fragmented nature of authority in the nazi state. Feb 17, 2012 can anyone recommend a good book, or books, about ww2 told from a german perspective. Then again, german children usually visit holocaustrelated places at least twice before they finish school, so maybe that does more than any statement condemning the german people in full for world war ii and the final solution to prevent another war or. The memory of world war ii remains potent across europe, especially for poles, and conditions the way many respond to current events. By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. Dont miss these 100 must read world war ii books, including fiction, ya, history. In autumn 1941, a german uboat commander and his crew set out on yet. The personal documents of these soldiers, most from the russian front. He was another german like sulzbach proud of his wwi service but not of the nazis.
Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five books. A german perspective on world war two in germany, they first came for the communists, and i didnt speak up because i wasnt a communist. Fritz does an impressive job of detailing what war was like for the average german soldier on the front lines in world war ii. It involved the majority of the world s nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances. Shop from the world s largest selection and best deals for original ww ii german books. Paper wars drawn from letters, diaries and memoirs, this impressive study presents a rounded, detailed picture of the daily life of the landser. The best books on perspectives of world war ii recommended by james holland.
Remembering world war ii, from the soldiers perspective villa ridge man who retraced the path that his grandfathers tank unit cut across europe fighting in world war ii is creating a. World war, 19391945personal narratives, german, world war ii. The aftermath of world war ii from the german perspective cancel reply. Nov 07, 2012 why is the german invasion of poland usually marked as the beginning of the second world war. Im looking for something readable covering a fairly wide perspective and more homefront based than millitary. In the united states we have the greatest generation who fought and died in the european and pacific theatres. What is the best book by a german infantryman on the. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. We tried to find films that are fairly recent, actually made by germans, and wont bore you to death check them out. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii if i could only own one book about the war it would be that one. For many decades after the end of world war ii wwii, a broad popular narrativereinforced through thousands of films and bookscast the german military as unthinking tools of nazi ideology. World war ii memoirs share book recommendations with. The rape of german women at the end of the second world war by. On late notice, i need a book with war and battle in it.
World war ii a german civilian perspective there are as many perspectives on world war ii as there were persons who participated in it. World war ii a german civilian perspective the book bag. But the greatest revelation has probably been how each country treats the war and their role in it. Based on the book by kirst, this is the story of the. Thousands of movies have been made about world war ii nearly 6,000 movies listed in imdb mention wwii as one of their plot keywords. Nov 07, 2018 5 top nonfiction books about world war ii the secret war.
America has seen it as the good war, where american soldiers valiantly fought for freedom and democracy. Since it is primarily an analysis of the individual german soldier from a psychological perspective. World war ii realized this concept to the greatest. By examining the effects of world war ii, its leaders, its problems, and. For many decades after the end of world war ii wwii, a broad popular narrativereinforced through thousands of films and bookscast the german. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii if i could. It deals with highly controversial matters but is important reading for anyone who really wants to know what went on in europe during and after world war ii. Alexander jefferson was one of 32 tuskegee airmen from the 332nd fighter group to be shot down defending a country that considered them to be secondclass citizens. Which wwii movie, made from a nazi german point of view. The liberal journalist wibke bruhns did not want to have anything to do with the memory of her late father, hans georg klamroth, because she had been told he was an early.
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. 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. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Mares war gives us a fresh perspective and allows us to break the mold on how we think of those who fought in wwii. Then they came for the jews, and i didnt speak up because i wasnt a jew. Here is the whole unhappy story of world war ii, but told from the point of view of the germans. Was it a mistake for germany not to wait unil 1917 and beyond to fight a world war. Now, he says, more and more german people are researching their family history and finding out about both world wars outside of the official education system. Millions upon millions of european soldiers and citizens were killed during the. Originally published in 1942, nobel prize winningauthor pearl s. It involved the majority of the worlds nations, eventually forming two opposing military alliances. But comparisons with world war ii should give as much cause for hope as despair. Books about ww2 from a german perspective the fedora lounge.
One of the few memoirs of combat in world war ii by a distinguished africanamerican flier, this book is also perhaps the only account of the africanamerican experience in a german prison camp. Mares war dares to tell the lesser told story following black women involved in world war ii. The forgotten soldier by guy sajer several years ago edwin l. Remembering world war ii, from the soldiers perspective. World war ii memoirs 329 books goodreads share book.
This wideranging and richly illustrated book deals exhaustively with a subject that many consider heretical. Write a 12 page letter from the perspective of a german citizen who lived through world war ii and is telling a friend a student of the future. The 9 most essential world war ii books americas military. Fritz provides the definitive account of the everyday war of the german front soldier. I was wondering what good wwi books from the german perspective are available. Best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call.
This book tells the largely untold and ignored sufferings of the german people after the end of the war of 19391945. Kennedy in an article on these pages entitled the forgotten soldier. The aftermath of world war ii from the german perspective 9th december 2019 jlamprecht 322 views 0 comments. My latest book, the splendid and the vile, takes place during churchills first year as prime minister, may 10, 1940, to may 10, 1941, and seeks to answer the question, how on earth did he, his family, and his secret circle of advisors manage to endure the german air war against britain, which unfolded during that 12month period. Bringing together essays now widely scattered and several never previously published in english, this volume examines the holocaust, the connections between the european and pacific theatres of war, as well as the effects, leaders, and research problems of world war ii.