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Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45

Volker Ullrich
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Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Volker Ullrich

Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45 by Volker Ullrich details Adolf Hitler's declining years during World War II. The book covers the strategic decisions, military campaigns, and the eventual defeat that led to his downfall. Ullrich provides insights into Hitler's mindset, interactions with close associates, and the impact of his decisions on Germany and the world.

Informative

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.7

2,403 ratings

95%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45 by Volker Ullrich is lauded for its meticulous research and detailed insight into Hitler's final years. Critics praise Ullrich's nuanced portrayal and compelling narrative. Some find the extensive focus on military details overwhelming, but overall, the book is a gripping account that sheds light on Hitler's destructive path.

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Who Should Read Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45?

A reader interested in Hitler: Downfall, 1939-45 by Volker Ullrich likely enjoys detailed WWII narratives, political biographies, and historical analysis. Comparable works include Ian Kershaw’s Hitler and William Shirer’s The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. This audience seeks insight into Hitler's regime's collapse.

4.7

2,403 ratings

95%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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