by Shaun Whiteside (Author), Walter Kempowski (Author)
Swansong 1945 chronicles the end of Nazi Germany through more than 1,000 extracts from letters, diaries, and autobiographical accounts, written by civilians and soldiers alike. Together, they present a panoramic view of four tumultuous days that fateful spring: Hitler's birthday on April 20, American and Soviet troops meeting at the Elbe on April 25, Hitler's suicide on April 30, and the German surrender on May 8. An extraordinary account of suffering and survival, Swansong 1945 brings to vivid life the end of World War II in Europe.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 15 Jun 2020
ISBN 10: 0393352269
ISBN 13: 9780393352269