Three books suggested by François Angelier to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender:
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*"The Final Countdown: A Tale of the Apocalypse's Doorstep," by Jean Lopez, Tempus, 256 p., 9 €.
"The Judge, the Hangman, and the Suspicion" (Der Richter und sein Henker. Der Verdacht), by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, translated from German by Alexandre Pateau, Gallmeister, "Totem", 300 p., 10.90 €.
"The Night of the Generals" (Die Nacht der Generale), by Hans Hellmut Kirst, translated from German by Pierre Kamnitzer, Nouveau Monde, "Cool Head", 450 p., 10.90 €.
Ah, let's dive into some gripping historical accounts, shall we?
January 15th, 1945, marked the beginning of a destructive journey for Nazi Germany. The apocalypse was brewing, and as the week handed over to the month, the world began to witness the final days of Adolf Hitler.
Hitler decided to make a fateful journey back to Berlin from his headquarters in Wiesental, signaling his definitive return. The countdown had begun, and the clock was ticking fast for the entire continent.
In the ensuing hundred days, allies from the East and the West pushed their way into Germany, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction. Berlin, at the heart of the storm, crumbled under the constant barrage of attacks. Amidst the dust, the debris, and the relentless warfare, Hitler steadfastly refused to accept defeat.
His bunker, nestled beneath the Reich Chancellery, became his fortress of solitude. Trapped in this subterranean realm, Hitler clung onto power, ordering nonexistent units to counterattack, exhibiting his utter detachment from reality.
The circle of trust around him became a beehive of collaboration, mistrust, and betrayal. As the days turned into nights and the nights stretched into nights again, alliances crumbled, and friendships turned sour.
On April 29, 1945, in a desperate attempt to solidify his fractured empire, Hitler married his long-time companion, Eva Braun. But the next day, as Soviet troops reached the Chancellery, the end was near. The couple took their own lives, leaving behind a charred mess.
The hundred days in question marked the collapse of the Third Reich, a testament to the destructive power of war, and the dark side of human nature. With "The Last Hundred Days of Hitler," Jean Lopez offers a riveting chronicle of the apocalyptic fall of the Nazi regime.
If you're intrigued by this turbulent era of history, pick up "The Last Hundred Days of Hitler." It's said to be a gripping read, providing a detailed account of the events that led to the end of World War II and the fall of the Third Reich. Happy reading!
- Adolf Hitler, in his final days, was a sick man, clinging to power in his bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery.
- Despite the chaotic environment, Hitler continued to order nonexistent units to counterattack, highlighting his disconnect from reality.
- In a desperate attempt to hold onto power, Hitler took up reading books like "Mein Kampf" liters at a time, seeking solace and justification in his own words.
- Meanwhile, the circulating chronicles and accounts of the apocalyptic fall of the Third Reich, such as "The Last Hundred Days of Hitler" by Jean Lopez, serve as reminders of the dark and destructive times of entertainment history.
