Best book/documentary on rise and fall of Third Reich?

HowAreYeGettinOn · November 06, 2009, 03:00:30 PM

Thread title says it all really - was wondering what recommendations any of ye might have. Have well forgotten most of whatever I learned in History class at this stage! But after seeing 'Downfall' recently the oul' interest is stimulated again. Anyone recommend a good read / documentary / DVD etc. on this topic?

Lady GAA GAA · November 06, 2009, 03:02:09 PM

The mods should be able to point you in the right direction.

Billys Boots · November 06, 2009, 03:02:45 PM

Beevor is usually good, though I haven't read this one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Berlin-Downfall-1945-Antony-Beevor/dp/0141032391/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257519702&sr=1-1

Lady GAA GAA · November 06, 2009, 03:03:56 PM

Quote from: Lady GAA GAA on November 06, 2009, 03:02:09 PM
The mods should be able to point you in the right direction.

QFT

muppet · November 06, 2009, 03:07:12 PM

Hitler: 1889-1936 Hubris

&

Hitler: 1936-1945 Nemesis

Both by Ian Kershaw

Big volumes but the definitive study these days.

HowAreYeGettinOn · November 06, 2009, 03:27:59 PM

Cheers folks, much appreciated.

rory · November 06, 2009, 03:43:58 PM

I've read Berlin and Stalingrad by Beevor. Both are really good.