Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History
Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018307
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s-1960s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard chronicles the pursuit of high-ranking Nazi war criminals after World War II. It highlights efforts by individuals and governments to bring these persons to justice, revealing their post-war lives and the challenges faced in holding them accountable for their actions.
Informative
Dark
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Killing the SS is praised for its fast-paced narrative and thorough research on the pursuit of Nazi criminals. Readers appreciate the engaging storytelling style typical of O'Reilly and Dugard. Critics note a lack of depth in historical analysis and express concerns about the dramatic embellishment of events, which may sacrifice accuracy for entertainment.
Who Should Read Killing the SS: The Hunt for the Worst War Criminals in History?
Readers interested in Killing the SS likely enjoy WWII history and true crime. They appreciate detailed narratives on justice and historical events, similar to those found in The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel. Enthusiasts of O'Reilly and Dugard's other "Killing" series books will also find this compelling.
14,560 ratings
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307
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s-1960s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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