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Hitler

Downfall: 1939-1945

by Volker Ullrich
Sean Runnette
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From the author of Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939-a riveting account of the dictator's final years, when he got the war he wanted but his leadership led to catastrophe for his nation, the world, and himself. In the summer of 1939 Hitler was at the zenith of his power. The Nazis had consolidated political control in Germany and a series of foreign-policy coups had restored Germany to the status of a major world power. He now embarked on realizing his lifelong ambition: to provide the German people with the resources they needed to flourish and to exterminate those who stood in the way. Yet despite a series of stunning initial triumphs, Hitler's decision to invade the Soviet Union in 1941 turned the tide for good. Now, Volker Ullrich offers fascinating new insight into Hitler's character and personality, vividly portraying the insecurity, obsession with minutiae, and narcissistic penchant for gambling that led Hitler to overrule his subordinates and then blame them for his failures; and, ultimately, when he realized the war was not winnable, to embark on the annihilation of Germany itself in order to punish the people who he believed had failed to hand him victory. This is a masterful account of a spectacular downfall, and an essential addition to our understanding of Hitler and the Second World War.

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  • Release date

    February 9, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781696603065
      • File size: 847970 KB
      • Duration: 29:26:36

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Don Hagen has a deep, ominous-sounding voice that has become almost a clich� when it comes to narrating audiobooks on momentous people or events, and he matches this book's dark tone wonderfully. Hagen does a great job narrating this monumental work, and his voice never loses focus or energy. He also reads at a deliberate speed that allows the listener to absorb the daunting scale of this important history. The narration can become monotonous at times, which in some ways is understandable, but it does detract from the listening experience. The audiobook is certainly worth one's time, but listeners may want to pace themselves. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

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