The Hitler File

Description

Adolf Hitler may be one of the most infamous men of the twentieth century, and the legacy of his terrible crimes will live for centuries, but what do we really know about him, beyond the scale of his atrocities? Too many biographies are long and daunting, but "The Hitler File" is easily accessible and covers the life and actions of Hitler from birth right through to his death in 1945. What drove Hitler and his megalomania, and what brought about his, and Nazi Germany's eventual downfall? At once fascinating, objective and encompassing many subjects, Patrick Delaforce's latest book roots out things that you never knew about the multi-faceted dictator, including: Hitler's Olympic rivalry with the British; The young Hitler as church acolyte and choirboy; School reports and teacher's opinions; Hitler's art phase; and, Hitler's relationship with Eva Braun, the 'bird in a gilded cage'.

Reviews

"'Unfit for military and auxiliary service; too weak. Incapable of bearing arms.' The result of Hitler's physical examination before the Army Draft Board."

Author description

Patrick Delaforce has also written 274 Things You Should Know About Churchill an insightful look into the greatest Briton. He served in the Second World War and has written thirty-eight books, mainly on historical and military subjects.