Critical to understanding the Germans in World War II.
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This was perhaps the best of Johannes Steinhoff's books, since it does not deal with his own stellar yet tragic WW II and post war career. The insights of the average person living in Germany are of great importance to both social and military historians alike. Steinhoff offered this collective testament as a warning to all of us regarding war and the rise of a dictator. As Johannes said in an interview, "It is always the civilians who suffer the most, yet are remembered the least."
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Great book especially for World War II buffs
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This book is an excellent work that shows the German side of World War II. Through many accounts, the tome reveals slices of German life from the rise of Hitler to the toppling of the Reich. It shows that the German people, even during the monstrous horrors of the Holocaust, were still just people trying to survive. It is a fine work and is worthy to be included in any library.
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people share their feelings 50 years later
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I guess that it's an easy enough idea, write a book about people who actually lived during the war. It seems to me that books of this kind have been of great interest, especially to us who find WWII the most fastinating period in our history. I thought that the book was needed, however, I didn't think that the overall character of the book was all consuming. The best part of the book is hearing the reactions of people who had experienced the Third Reich first hand, it was very interesting hearing how they felt about the world that was crumbling around them. It is my hope that all of these people leave a record of their lives, especially for future generations to read. This book has made me understand something about people.
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