War books from the german perspective

And for postww1 deterioration of german society and politics into nazism particularly, i recommend bonhoeffer. As the title says, im looking for books from the germans perspective during world war ii. World war 1 somme battle stories by alec john dawson 1872 1951. Drawing on personal diaries and letters from soldiers as well as official documents kept in british, american, french, italian, and german war archives, rick atkinson corrects the record in this pulitzer prizewinning history, the first volume in the liberation trilogy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The war was also the subject of wellknown poetry, most notably by wilfred owen and siegfried sassoon, both of whom served in the war as. Britains unconditional guarantee to poland led to horrific acts of violence against polands ethnic germans and, thus, germany was forced to invade poland to end these atrocities.

Fritz, a professor of history at east tennessee state university, shows the eastern front from the german perspective. By wibke bruhns 2008 decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the. Historian jonathan boff talks us through the latest books and best modern interpretations of world war i. As he recorded in his diary, reese saw the war, during the early days of conflict, in traditional terms of duty, sacrifice and heroism. While the list of books about this conflict includes hundreds of enlightening works, we pick ten of the best texts offering illuminating perspectives on. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german. War story of the 27th panzers, hitlers heavyduty combat regiment composed of prisoners. This recasting of the war from the german perspective has been largely. These were german soldiers, engineers and luftwaffe men who had experienced the opening hours of the normandy beach landings, and they were able to recall those cataclysmic events in detail. In 1943, this motley tank crew is sent on a suicide mission behind enemy lines to destroy a soviet train thats carrying fuel for the red army. Its going to feel weird reading a book about a german general in wwii but for rommel we must make an exception. For another story from the perspective of the german luftwaffe combat pilot, day fighters in defence of the reich.

The bestknown is probably the forgotten soldier by guy sajer. By willy peter reese 2003 willy peter reese was a 20yearold german bank clerk with literary aspirations when he was drafted in 1939. Wwi books from german perspective gunboards dot com. Franklin roosevelts numerous provocations, including a shootonsight policy against german. Michael morpurgo, author of books including war horse, friend of foe, the amazing story of adolphus tips i would choose goodnight mr. Best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call. World war 1 somme battle stories by alec john dawson. Fritz provides the definitive account of the everyday war of the german front soldier. By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere.

Probably the finest book about the war from a german professional staff officer perspective. Tom andor carries war, both hugely relevant stories today. What are some good historical fiction novels set in world war 2 with a german perspective. Both of these are easily the best ive read, and ive read a few. 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. While the list of books about this conflict includes hundreds of enlightening works, we pick ten of the best texts offering illuminating perspectives on the war, its context and the effects it had on vietnam. Fortunately, there is no shortage of worthwhile books about the. One area that has, however, received relatively little coverage is the german perception of the occupation and channel islands at war is designed to fill this gap, providing the reader with a comprehensive portrait of life in the channel islands between 1940, when the germans arrived, and 1945 and their. 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. 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. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of. May 08, 2015 michael morpurgo, author of books including war horse, friend of foe, the amazing story of adolphus tips i would choose goodnight mr. Is there a movie on ww2 from the nazi germans perspective. Six novels that get to the truth of world war i the washington post.

Only in recent years has a more nuanced view emerged, as represented in films like downfall and the recent television series generation. Make your next great read one of these essential world war ii books. Almost 60 years since these islands were occupied and more than 50 years since they were liberated, the history of the wartime occupation of the jersey. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five. Books about ww2 from a german perspective the fedora lounge. In the end, though, the thing we must take away is that germany can. 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.

Aug 08, 20 world war one from a german soldiers perspective. France and britain declared war on germany two days later, and the conflagration would soon stretch to every corner of the world. I am looking to get a bit of a historical perspective on the lives of the normal german family during ww2. Very few movies show the second world war from the perspective of nazi germany. With illustrated timelines, detailed maps and personal accounts, this book was written by a historian and created by the publishers editorial and design team to chart the developments of the war from a. The vietnam war has scarred, transformed and inspired countless writers and art practitioners. With a hundred years of perspective and lots of historical research done, can we now say what world. 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. Wwii from the german perspective books the daily news. A life of field marshall erwin rommel by david fraser.

Since it is primarily an analysis of the individual german soldier from a psychological perspective. Victory must be ours, germany in the great war 19141918 by lawrence moyer intro by john keegan. 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. Nazis, christians and jews its masterful historical narrative sheds fresh and. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. The best books on perspectives of world war ii recommended by james holland. 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. I was at half priced books today and picked up two books.

I was looking for the ones listed here, but didnt see any. 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. 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. The best books on perspectives of world war ii five books.

Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of view. A nation under arms, 19391945 and millions of other books are available for instant access. The leaders of great britain and america also adopted policies designed to force war with germany. Its been 100 years since world war i ended, but there is still very little consensus about what caused it, or what its consequences were. 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. The german perspective history of world war ii study program. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers lse. This book may be about war, but it is, like most of these books, mostly about people. Hundreds of images give a rare insight into the side of the great war we rarely see email in 2014 we should remember all servicemen who foug. World war i has been the subject of numerous novels. Macdonalds book covers the opening months of the war from the briitsh veterans position.

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. 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. Hollywoods portrayal of the german perspective would probably not reflect a genuine memory. 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.

Drawing on a wealth of firsthand testimony, the german war is the first foray for many decades into how the german people experienced the second world war. Mar 21, 2014 world war 1 somme battle stories by alec john dawson 1872 1951. Its told from the perspective of death, narrating the lives of actual germans and not just soldiers. World war ii is sometimes thought of as primarily a fight against nazi germany, with the war in the pacific as an afterthought. With illustrated timelines, detailed maps and personal accounts, this book was written by a historian and created by the publishers editorial and design team to chart the developments of the war from a global perspective.

During world war 2, although the german plans for the wholesale invasion of great britain operation sealion came to naught, one small part of the kings realm was occupied by hostile forces the channel islands. 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 of the devastating conflict that shook the world. 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. 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. Dec 09, 2008 the book has been criticized for years as being prohitler, yet keegan recognizes it as one of the most import books on the time period. Fab stories of world war i warfare, published in 1916 in the midst of the war. Germanys perception of world war ii is rapidly changing, as cultural attitudes and literature are beginning to paint germans as victims of a cruel nazi regime rather than accomplices to it. D day through german eyes presents the transcripts of interviews which my grandfather carried out with german veterans in 1954, on the tenth anniversary of d day. Which wwii movie, made from a nazi german point of view, did you enjoy most. This summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. You can think of generation war as band of brothers or the pacific, but from a german point of view. On late notice, i need a book with war and battle in it. Generation war is a tv miniseries rather than a movie, but we have to put it on here because its probably the most comprehensive cinematic depiction of wwii from the german perspective. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers.

Uniforms meant war, so the veterans of both wars couldnt speak about it, he says. Recently my fatherinlaw told me nobody wanted to see uniforms after world war two. The personal documents of these soldiers, most from the russian front. Jul 18, 2014 this summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i. Almost all of them were made from the point of view of the allied forces. The germans on the somme, rare photographs from wartime archives by david bilton. Before the war, the author was a novelist, and the advance from mons clearly shows this it is written with a great eye for detail, careful yet vivid descriptions abound and importantly, from a historical perspective, the book was penned whilst herr bloem convalesced from a wound he received at the battle of the aisne. This book focuses on the german home front during the end of the war period, specifically from the perspective of the general citizenry. 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. Books about ww2 from a german perspective page 3 the. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german soldiers view. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. Which wwii movie, made from a nazi german point of view.

Decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the war have begun to confront their parents. The story is populated by interesting characters, but in the end it is the tale of the conflict and its effects on the people of the world. The subtitle of this volume is a german perspective and as such uses many photographs taken by the german occupiers themselves. I have read around the blitz etc but since fleetingly coming across the lives of germans in various books and tv programmes i am intrigued on how they managed to survive or not and how they viewed the allies and russians etc, but essentially a more in depth social history. Top five wwii movies from the german perspective cinema. Books from the perspective of german nazi soldiers. A look at the books worth reading for the 100th anniversary of the armistice. Wwi books from german perspective if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for original ww ii german books. Only in recent years has a more nuanced view emerged, as represented in films like downfall and the recent television series generation war, both of. Germans said to increasingly view themselves as victims of.

Biographic movie of the german fighter ace, who was killed in a plane crash. But reading fiction set during this time allows young readers to make an emotional connection to the children and their families who became victims of this devastating war. Feb 26, 2018 this post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. As for the two ive read, keegans book is a good overview of world war one, but is not an all enclusive volume. I was wondering what good wwi books from the german perspective are available. A cocky german fighter pilot is shot down over england in 1940 and makes numerous attempts to escape to fight again. Hardy kruger, colin gordon, michael goodliffe, terence alexander. Told from the perspective of those who lived through it soldiers, schoolteachers and housewives.