Hitler's War [Paperback]

David John Cawdell Irving (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1990

Beginning in 1933 with Hitler's economic and military rebuilding of Germany following World War I, and concluding in 1945 with the events surrounding his alleged Hitler's War is an insider's view of the events from the point of view of the man who held Europe in thrall for more than a decade. 16 pages of photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 794 pages
• Publisher: Avon Books (P) (February 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380758067
• ISBN-13: 978-0380758067
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( H ) > Hitler, Adolf

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, rare account of actions within Hitlers inner circle, January 7, 2006

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David Kar "DKAR" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitler's War (Hardcover)

I thought this book was fantastic as it presented information that I have never found elsewhere. Extremely well documented and foot-noted, there is a great deal of information relating to the most significant - and at times insignificant - events in Hitlers later life.

I think the most fascinating parts of this book are those that point out that Hitler was human and as such had both bad and good sides. The book leaves no doubt that his evil side was the greater, but at the same time he (in some things) had good intentions, performed good tasks, and treated some people well. This is contrary to mainstream books and shows which insist that he was entirely evil, talentless, mean, a loner, etc... The quotations, memoirs, and notes presented in this text clearly show otherwise.

From a military point of view, I felt it was also a very good book in that is presented a few of the various German military branches that I had not heard before. The incompetance of the Luftwaffe, the frequent correctness of Hitler's military decisions despite her generals disagreements, the disloyalty and self-centeredness of key figures in his military...

At 837 pages of text, I expected this to be a tough read, but in fact it was very readable and extremely interesting through and through. I highly recommend it.

100 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Irving is not a 'Holocaust denier'., February 20, 2000

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This review is from: Hitler's War (Hardcover)

David Irving's books read as if they were novels, instead of the history books that they actually are. This one is no exception. That, and the fact that he is doing work based on a successful search for 'new' original documents, rather than another rehash of what has gone before, are two of the reasons I will continue to add his books to my library. Irving presents what he has found to the reader and lets us largely make our own determination as to the significance of his finds. This work is heavily footnoted, and in some instances the actual document is reproduced. As for the Holocaust, Irving may question some of the old assumptions, but he hardly denies that it happened. The contrary is true. As for Hitler's involvement, Irving does not absolve him of responsibility. He quite clearly believes (and says) that Hitler knew and approved. He just points out that, to date, no document ordering the extermination of the Jews has been found. How that created such a controversy and has made Irving persona non grata in so many places must cause any thinking person to ask "What are they afraid he will find?" Irving is a brilliant researcher and a first class writer. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an open mind and an interest in the Second World War.

36 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent history, written as all histories should be., December 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hitler's War (Paperback)

Having read virtually all the major histories of WWII, and specifically on the strategic/political nature of the Third Reich, there are conclusions I have drawn over time that I sensed but could not prove. Mr. Irving seems to have proved those theories using original source notes, diaries and accounts of conversations (in the original languages). He footnotes heavily, and gives the locations of his sources (those that are available to the public). His assessment of the Holocost does not exhonorate anyone; Hitler, he contends, is still responsible, he only draws no conclusions without evidence. Fantastic book.