The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945 cover
The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945
by Nicholas Stargardt
Description: The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945 presents the experiences of German soldiers, civilians, and various social groups during World War II, based on extensive firsthand accounts from the period. It examines how war shaped life in Germany from multiple perspectives
ISBN: 0465094899
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andyv · 2020-11-13 · Original thread
A good companion book on the subject, "The German War", is about the German 'home front' during WW2. Very readable, one neat anecdote was how security agencies like the Gestapo were increasingly hollowed out as the war dragged on.

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