Ullrich, Volker
Hitler: Downfall: 1939-1945
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101872062
- author:
- Ullrich, Volker
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Hitler: Downfall 1939-1945 by Volker Ullrich is a riveting account of the dictator's final years. In the summer of 1939, Hitler was at the zenith of his power, having consolidated control in Germany and poised to realize his lifelong ambition. As the war unfolded, Hitler's decision to invade the Soviet Union in 1941 proved disastrous, turning the tide of the conflict in favor of the Allies. This masterful and riveting narrative offers new insight into Hitler's character, revealing a complex web of insecurity, obsession with detail, and narcissistic tendencies that led to his downfall. Ullrich's portrayal of Hitler's final years is a compelling exploration of the catastrophic consequences of his actions, shedding light on the events that ultimately led to Germany's destruction.