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This book review summarizes Paul Brickhill's book "The Great Escape", which tells the true story of a mass escape from a German prisoner of war camp during World War 2. While only 3 prisoners ultimately reached freedom in England, the escape disrupted German forces and led to 50 prisoners being murdered on Hitler's orders. The author was imprisoned at Stalag Luft III and was a member of the organization that planned the escape. His firsthand account vividly describes life in the camp and the planning of the elaborate escape tunnel. The leader of the escape, Roger Bushell, is portrayed as a captivating figure who did everything possible to resist the Nazis, even escaping twice before. The book honors those who sacrificed their lives and brought
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2) Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany's economic struggles following World War 1 and the Treaty of Versailles, enacting laws to force Jews out of German society.
3) Through propaganda campaigns and tightly controlling information, Hitler gained widespread popular support for his nationalist agenda and remilitarization of Germany in violation of the Treaty.
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Rudolf Hess flew from Germany to Scotland in May 1941 on a secret mission to negotiate a peace deal between Germany and Britain. Hess met with British intelligence agents who had been stringing the Germans along in negotiations for months. Hess believed he was meeting with members of a pro-German British organization, but was actually in the hands of British spies. Hess conveyed Hitler's peace terms to the British, which included Germany withdrawing from most occupied countries in exchange for Britain ending the war, but the British had no intention of accepting the terms. Hess's unannounced flight and his capture provided a major intelligence coup for the British.
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FEW THINGS TO SHARE ABOUT HITLER:
1.He ordered not to make any destruction to cambridge University Library during II WORLD WAR.
2.Hitler never Drinks.
3.He had a very strong patriotism than any other person.
4.Some say and talk a lot but fail to Do - but - he said and achieved.
5. There is a petty SHOP in the name of Hitler in Ahmedabad
6.He is a good artist.
7.MERCEDES BENZ IS HIS ENGINEERING MIND.
Ian Kershaw, "Hitler 1936-1945: Nemesis
Following the enormous success of "Hitler: Hubris" this book triumphantly completes one of the great modern biographies. No figure in twentieth century history more clearly demands a close biographical understanding than Adolf Hitler; and no period is more important than the Second World War. Beginning with Hitler's startling European successes in the aftermath of the Rhineland occupation and ending nine years later with the suicide in the Berlin bunker, Kershaw allows us as never before to understand the motivation and the impact of this bizarre misfit. He addresses the crucial questions about the unique nature of Nazi radicalism, about the Holocaust and about the poisoned European world that allowed Hitler to operate so effectively. link downloas epub http://www.2shared.com/file/KHNFWgCR/0140272399_Hitler.html
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The document provides an overview of World War II and its aftermath from 1931-1949. It discusses the rise of dictators like Hitler and Mussolini and their acts of aggression, including Germany invading Poland in 1939 which led Britain and France to declare war on Germany, plunging Europe into World War II. The document also covers events during the war like the Allied victories and turning points that led to the defeat of Germany and Japan.
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This document provides an autobiographical account from Karl Otto Braun, a former German diplomat, about his career and experiences during 1933-1945. It summarizes that Braun had three superiors during his career - Alfred Rosenberg, Konstatin von Neurath, and Joachim von Ribbentrop - who were later condemned as criminals. Braun then discusses his experience as an "automatic arrest" inmate in Dachau concentration camp under U.S. control after the war. The document goes on to provide historical context and perspectives on German and American foreign policy during this period.
July 20 1944, the Plot to Kill Hitler
Claus von Stauffenberg led an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler and overthrow the Nazi regime on July 20, 1944. The plot involved Operation Valkyrie, a contingency plan to maintain order in Germany. On July 20th, Stauffenberg planted a bomb in a briefcase near Hitler during a meeting at the Wolfsschanze headquarters. However, the bomb failed to kill Hitler when an officer moved the briefcase behind a table leg, shielding Hitler from the blast. Though some were killed, Hitler survived with only minor injuries. Stauffenberg and other conspirators were later arrested and executed after the failed coup.
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This document summarizes the biography and accomplishments of Marie Magdalene Dietrich, a German-American entertainer who sold war bonds and recorded propaganda songs for the Allies during World War 2. She was awarded the US Medal of Freedom and French Legion d’Honneur for her contributions. The document also identifies the highest ranking military officers from various countries who died in combat during WWII and provides context about the Night Witches, Soviet women pilots who bombed German targets.
Most Powerful, Rare and Intoxicating Images From The Past (2)
This document contains a collection of over 50 rare historical photos from various time periods showcasing important events, people, inventions and more. Some of the photos show American soldiers during WWII, Hitler inspecting artillery, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, the aftermath of the Hindenburg disaster, and Allied forces mocking Hitler after WWII. The photos provide a glimpse into history from the early 1900s to the 1970s and cover topics like war, politics, social issues, technology and more.
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Hitler has a robust physique and high endurance. He is meticulous about his personal appearance and hygiene, but takes little exercise other than pacing while whistling tunes. As a reader, he is selective and only interested in subjects that confirm his existing views, with a focus on dramatic historical figures. He has a great capacity for silence or monologue in conversations.
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The document discusses theories that Adolf Hitler and high-ranking Nazis were influenced and guided by extraterrestrial beings. It is suggested that Hitler believed he communicated with Nordic gods that were actually extraterrestrials. The Nazis were reportedly following the directives of manipulative extraterrestrials and preparing for a future world ruled by supernatural Nazi leaders with the help of advanced alien technology. Some historical accounts indicate Hitler may not have committed suicide and possibly escaped Germany with extraterrestrial assistance to pursue his goals elsewhere.
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- 1. RESTRICTED 1 RESTRICTED BOOK REVIEW Paul Brickhill The Great Escape London, Wellington House Casell Military Paperbacks,2000 £ 6.99 1. Based on a true line of events, the Great Escape by Paul Brickhill is the story of the mass escape which considered greatest during the World War II, where seventy-six officers from Allied forces utilizing crafty and fearlessness get away from one of the most fortified German prisoners of war camps: Stalag Luft III. Even though only three from the escapees coped to reach freedom in England from war-ravaged Europe, the struggle was sufficient to disturb Germany from strengthening their forces in need and facilitating in the search for the absconded prisoners of war. Regrettably, fifty of the escaped POWs of the feat were murdered at immediate captivity on the direct orders came from Adolf Hitler. The rest twenty three who were unlucky in escape attempt but lucky enough to pardoned by Nazis were sent back to the very camp from which they escaped. 2. The author, Paul Brickhill, Who was inducted to 92 Squadron of RAF from RAAF as a fighter pilot was came down over Tunisia on March 17,1943 whilst attached to Dessert Air Force. He landed in an enemy minefield and was arrested and airlifted to Italy , then by train transferred to Germany. At first being held at a central receiving and interrogation station for captured enemy airman for the Luftwaffe, he was soon transferred to Stalag Luft III where he became a member of the “X” organization which helped to orchestrate the escape and rest made the fabulous story which makes humour, triumph and sorrow towards airmen who stood up and hate towards Nazis at same time. 3. His recollections from transcriptions noted down on every paper possible to manage and the vibrant portrayal of life in the Stalag Luft III project to the imaginative reader as if the reader was there with inmates behind the barbed wires; business they had with the ferrets and guards patrolling; and tunnelling or making home brew from raisin for celebrations. The author through his magnificent writing make the reader felt as if reader is a member of the ‘X’ organization helping devise the escape. 4. Squadron Leader Roger J. Bushell who is known in the camp and story as ‘Big X’ and frontrunner of the prison break stood out as the most captivating person in the entire book from the first word to end. Of course, there were other individuals in the epic story that stood out as entertaining or bringing a smile to readers faces. Nonetheless, according to authors own words through his direction, leadership and personality, “with only their bare hands and the crudest of homemade tools, more than six hundred men sank shafts, built underground railroads, forged passports, drew maps, faked weapons, and tailored German uniforms and civilian clothes. They developed a fantastic security system to protect themselves from the German “ferrets” that prowled the compounds with nerve-racking tenacity and suspicion.” As even a prisoner he did his maximum to fight the Nazis. He escaped two times and his third
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