Im looking for something readable covering a fairly wide perspective and more homefront based than millitary. The movies could also be in german, as i do speak german as a foreign language. Walter koessler took almost 1,000 images while he served in the german. Journey of heroes graphic novel a history of punchbowl. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The second world war was the most destructive conflict in human history. Can anyone recommend a good book, or books, about ww2 told from a german perspective. Not all germans were on the side of the nazis in world war 2. A book that exposes the vacuity of the upward climb perspective regarding human society is they thought they were free. Now imagine such a book written by a german who lived through those bitter. Weve selected 10 ya books, 20 novels and 30 examples of nonfiction with the. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers. The german soldier in world war ii and millions of other books are available for.
While ive been away ive been occupied reading before i started hitler and his generals with john keegans the first world war and lyn macdonalds 1914. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. The political, economic, and social background after 1945. As for the two ive read, keegans book is a good overview of world war one, but is not an all enclusive volume. Then, something goes wrong with the project, and ben and tom disappear. While police search frantically for a missing gun, chas and his friends build a secret fortress to fight the germans themselves. Its about two best friends, one jewish, during the nazi occupation of. The sixtyyear search for the missing men of world war ii hylton, wil s. Meet the ordinary germans during wwii who thought they. The german perspective of world war 2 documentary truth. This book also reports the allied mass murder of the german people after the end of world war ii during which the alliesled by general dwight d. I would suggest the secret army, which is a littleknown but fascinating firsthand account of the activities of the polish home army by its leader after the government fled the country, including daytoday details of the warsaw uprising. 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. My dad was a tail gunner on lancasters and im particularly interested in the bombing campaign from the german point of view.
Not to be confused with another novel with a similar name, this book is amazing, enriching, and well worth a read. Best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call. For many decades after the end of world war ii wwii, a broad popular narrativereinforced through thousands of films and books cast the german. The best books on europes vanished states five books. Ask them to write a tribute to their relative that might be an appropriate reading to commemorate veterans day at the world war ii museum. In germanoccupied poland during world war ii, industrialist oskar schindler gradually becomes concerned for his jewish workforce after. In the end, though, the thing we must take away is that germany can. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. Abby merrill my name is john and i am in the united states army serving all over europe and i am only 21 years old.
Which wwii movie, made from a nazi german point of view, did you enjoy most. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five. Fatherland is a 1992 alternative history detective novel by english writer and journalist robert harris. The german perspective history of world war ii study program. Books about ww2 from a german perspective the fedora lounge.
What are the best childrens books on the second world war. The best books on europes vanished states recommended by norman davies. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the war torn skies of world war ii if i could only own one book about the war it would be that one. Hyltons style and approach is so well done that the book reads like a mystery wrapped around a thriller and rolled up in an action adventure. Home entertainment see a different perspective of world war 2 germany in the hidden life. Wwii from the german perspective books the daily news. The crimes committed against the german people men, women, and children, soldiers, political officials, and civilians alike during and after wwii is one of historys greatest tragedies. The best books on perspectives of world war ii recommended by james holland. But his triumphs were not part of a strategic conception that secured victory in the long run. He also addresses points of view from forced labor, camp inmates, and front line soldiers, but his primary focus is what and how the german population supported and lasted through the bitter end. The sixtyyear search for the missing men of world war ii by wil s. A novel about the navajo marines of world war ii by joseph bruchac. Is there a movie on ww2 from the nazi germans perspective. How the children of nazi germany remember world war two.
Fritz does an impressive job of detailing what war was like for the average german soldier on the front lines in world war ii. Hey guys, i really love wwii movies, and im looking for some from the german perspective. Walter kempowskis epic novel of germany in collapse the new. Often times, historical fiction books capture the mood of an era just as deftly as their nonfiction counterpartsand the following novels are no exception. Almost all of them were made from the point of view of the allied forces. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german. Then instruct students to take a virtual field trip of the united states world war ii museum. Why is the german invasion of poland usually marked as the beginning of the second world war. As the title says, im looking for books from the germans perspective during world war ii. Was it a mistake for germany not to wait unil 1917 and beyond to fight a world war. Books about ww2 from a german perspective page 2 the.
Published more than forty years ago, mayers book offers a unique window into the hearts and minds of everyday germans during the rise of hitler and fascism. 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. This book highlights the atrocities committed by stalin during world war 2, which rival those of the germans towards the jews during the same time period. Set in a universe in which nazi germany won world war ii, the storys lead. Axis powers won world war ii, and america has been divided between japan and nazi germany the brain. Wwi books from german perspective gunboards dot com. See a different perspective of world war 2 germany in the. See a different perspective of world war 2 germany in the hidden life. Very few movies show the second world war from the perspective of nazi germany. Throughout world war i, one of the war aims was the restoration of occupied allied countries like belgium and montenegro.
Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Since it is primarily an analysis of the individual german soldier from a psychological perspective, it makes. Paper wars drawn from letters, diaries and memoirs, this impressive study presents a rounded, detailed picture of the daily life of the landser. 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. 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. Wwii from the german perspective by melvyn schreiber. I signed up for this war to pay back the respect for people who have fought and died fighting for our freedom. I was wondering what good wwi books from the german perspective are available. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of view. Melita maschmann, a former nazi, published just such a book.
As this new terence mallick film looks to unpack a side to that war which we seldom see. Anthony doers 2014 pulitzer prizewinning novel all the light we cannot see proved that literature about world war ii continues to fascinate readers. This book focuses on the german home front during the end of the war period, specifically from the perspective of the general citizenry. Culture how the children of nazi germany remember world. The sixtyyear search for the missing men of world war ii. German perspective of wwii reaching the masses with. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. 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. A new book has gathered the memories of kriegskinder, next to portraits of. 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. If nothing else, we ought at least to remember the most destructive war in history and the terrible tragedies it wrought.
The german soldier in world war ii paperback june 19, 1997. By turns disturbing and heroic, they represent some of the greatest works of world war ii literature, offering a multicultural perspective of the deadliest conflict in human history. The exhibition kriegskinder is on view at f3, berlin from 2 february to 8 april 2018. Germany was so extraordinarily successful in the first two years that hitler came close to realizing his aim of establishing hegemony in europe. Was it realistically possible for germany to quickly get defeated in a world war.
The pulitzer prizewinning military historian rick atkinsons trilogy about the allied conduct of world war ii is sometimes referred to as the best reasonably brief historical treatment of the subject. He was another german like sulzbach proud of his wwi service but not of the nazis. Then theres the question of perspective, and its ironies. Hundreds of fascinating images taken by a german soldier reveal life in enemys trenches. Here are 18 world war 2 books to add to your shelf. There is a reason why denmark is the oldest continous kingdom in the world apart from japan and has never been conquered in 2000 years, apart for a 5 year peaceful occupation by the germans in wwii. What movie or movies that will show a good german perspective of world war 2. Professor sonke neitzel used secret transcripts of german prisoners of war to create a unique portrait of the mindset of soldiers during wwii. Decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the war.
Kennedy by ensuring that the fate of the missing jews can never be revealed. 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. Any good world war ii movie from a german perspective. Decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and. Here is the whole unhappy story of world war ii, but told from the point of view of the germans.
Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of. Based on book 10 bayonet 10 execution 10 father daughter relationship 10. The georgenhof has been inhabited since before the first world war by the. Five books aims to keep its book recommendations and interviews up to date.
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