Instead Evans gives context to events, showing how things developed and why they went the way they did. What makes this account extraordinary are the descriptions of the effects of this war on the lives of ordinary people, both German and non-German. Chapter 7 begins with an account of the ‘wonder-weapons’ which Hitler promised would reverse Germany’s military collapse, before going on to tell the story of how the Reich was finally defeated, and to examine briefly what happened afterwards. But it is also the final volume in a series of three, starting with The Coming of the Third Reich, which deals with the origins of Nazism, the development of its ideas and its rise to power in 1933. This book is about the Third Reich development during the Second World War and not a history of the war itself. Toggle fullscreen. Bravo Mr. Evans! Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016. What an unbelievable trilogy and what an unbelievable final book. The final solution of the Jewish question produced the murder by german troops of 5.5 million jews (6 million with the help of german's allies). It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try your request again later. Evans has written what will probably be the defining history of the Third Reich in the war years for some time. Mas como disse o libro é muito bom! The final book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans's The Third Reich at War: How the Nazis Led Germany from Conquest to Disaster shows how Germany rushed headlong into destroying itself, shattering an entire continent. I have also simplified the use of accents and diacriticals in place-names and proper names - dropping the Polish character Ł, for instance - to remove what to my mind are distractions for the English-language reader. Terrific history, thorough details woven into a comprehensive and comprehensible history. This is the third volume of Evans's history of the Nazis. Learn more. Fresh insights into the conflict?s great events are here, from the invasion of Poland to the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler?s suicide in the bunker. Review: The Third Reich At War A magisterial trilogy on the Third Reich with an authoritative account of Hitlerian ideology. Evans never flinches from the gruesome details of this tragic historical period, yet as the Guardian notes, “in an almost Wagnerian way, you need to see the madness complete; you need to watch Berlin burning, a pyre of malevolent dreams. The war economy and the war machine in german are described and confronted with the allies effort in war time. Much of this book deals with countries in Central and Eastern Europe where towns and cities have a variety of names and spellings in different languages. This is the third volume of Evans's history of the Nazis. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017. You Save: £9.57 (33%) FREE Delivery . If you want a good, thorough history that includes every source imaginable, this is it. This book is written to be read from start to finish, as a single, if complex, narrative, interspersed with description and analysis; I hope that the ways in which the different parts of the story interact with one another will become apparent to readers as the narrative proceeds. Chapter 4 turns to the war economy, and looks at how the Third Reich ruled the countries it occupied in Europe, drafting in millions of forced labourers to man its arms factories and pushing ahead with the arrest, deportation and murder of the Jews who lived within the boundaries of the Nazi empire. The Third Reich at War lays bare the dynamics of a nation more deeply immersed in war than any society before or since. Please try again. The combination of military and civilian life that was explained during the war is amazing, and he presents the evidence in a way that is very easy to read. Andr’s Berezn’y provided maps that are a model of clarity and accuracy; working on them with him was extremely instructive. . Chapter 6 is largely devoted to the ‘Home Front’, and looks at how religious, social, cultural and scientific life interacted with the war. While the book is about 800 pages of very detailed history, I feel that it is worth reading. One must learn with history. Evans has written what will probably be the defining history of the Third Reich in the war years for some time. I have tried to combine the testimony of some of those it affected - both those who survived, and those who did not - with that of some of the men who implemented it, including the commandants of major death camps. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The expertise of David Watson in copy-editing was invaluable, and it was a pleasure to work with Cecilia Mackay on the illustrations. This book provides a full narrative of the development and implementation of this policy of genocide, while also setting it in the broader context of Nazi racial policies towards the Slavs, and towards minorities such as Gypsies, homosexuals, petty criminals and ‘asocials’. Maybe not in any literal Nazi revival way (though Austria provides scant comfort these days). The legacy of the Third Reich, so argues Richard Evans, consists in revealing the possibilities of totalitarianism. The Third Reich at War lays bare the dynamics of a nation more deeply immersed in war than any society before or since. The Third Reich at War has been added to your Basket. Our sons, Matthew and Nicholas, to whom this final volume, like the previous two, is dedicated, have cheered me up on innumerable occasions during the writing of a book the subject matter of which was sometimes shocking and depressing almost beyond belief. Special attention is paid to the eugenic ideology of Nazism. £19.29. It is also a chilling and often downright sickening account of savagery on a gigantic scale. Fresh insights into the conflict's great events are here, from the invasion of Poland to the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler's suicide in the bunker. . Taken together, they aim to provide a comprehensive account of Germany under the Nazis. Dealing with the history of the Third Reich during the war poses two special problems. Bravo! It can be read on its own, as a history of Germany during the war. The first is a relatively minor one. The second chapter is largely devoted to the progress of the war, from the conquest of Western Europe in 1940 through to the Russian campaign of 1941. Chapter One. A well-researched, well-written history of Adolf Hitler's Germany at war. The main battles in the west and east fronts are mentioned by the author, in order to show the german concept of total war. This is more than a military history, although Evans does an excellent job of explaining the strategies, tactics, and movement of huge armies and naval forces. The author describes the steps adopted by the Nazi State in war, since the invasion of Poland. The mass murder of gypsies, jew and mental sickness are referred. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! This third and final volume in Richard J Evans' masterly trilogy on the history of Nazi Germany traces the rise and fall of German military might, against the background of the mobilization of the 'people's community' in the service of a war of conquest, racial subjugation and genocide. The advice and support of many friends and colleagues has been crucial. The attention to detail and the analysis that was in each of these books really shows a whole new light on the Third Reich and how evil the Nazi's really were. This is the fire Hitler built.” Despite the Spectator critic’s minor complaints about confusing endnotes and maps, that critic’s view represents the others: “If you have the time to read only a single book on Nazi Germany, this is the one.”, *Starred Review* Evans is a professor of modern history at Cambridge University. The Third Reich at War lays bare the dynamics of a nation more deeply immersed in war than any society before or since. At the heart of German history in the war years lies the mass murder of millions of Jews in what the Nazis called ‘the final solution of the Jewish question in Europe’. That empire began to fall apart with the momentous German defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad early in 1943, which is narrated in the concluding part of the chapter. Mas como disse o libro é muito bom! aparecem erros de formatação. The chapter headings are intended more to provoke reflection on the contents than to provide precise descriptions of what each chapter contains; in some cases they are intentionally ambiguous or ironical. Covering the war years, 1939 to 1945, he covers the war but doesn't just list of battles and numbers of casualties. On 1 September 1939 the first of a grand total of sixty divisions of German troops crossed the Third Reich's border with Poland. Share or Embed This Item. Topics. The Third Reich at War. Describing the Third Reich from the height of its power to its collapse, Evans concludes the masterful trilogy that began with, Evans receives a hero’s welcome in the press as he lays his final World War II tome, a towering, somber achievement of scholarship and narrative, to rest. Please try again. Add to Basket. Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. . Unable to add item to List. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. This book is about the Third Reich development during the Second World War and not a history of the war itself. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The author describes the steps adopted by the Nazi State in war, since the invasion of Poland. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It concludes with an account of the emergence of resistance to Nazism, particularly within the Third Reich itself. Publication date. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. It's readable despite being a hefty tome. The final book in Richard J. Evan's three-volume history of Hitler's Germany, hailed "a masterpiece" by The New York Times, The Third Reich at War lays bare the most momentous and tragic years of the Nazi regime. The general approach of all three volumes is set out in the Preface to The Coming of the Third Reich and does not need to be repeated in detail here. The first volume, The Coming of the Third Reich, was published by Penguin in the UK in October 2003 (ISBN 978-0-7139-9648-7, 622 pages), and in the US in February 2004 (ISBN 978-1-59420-004-5, 656 pages). The Third Reich at War by Richard J. Evans, 9780143116714, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The Third Reich in Power (The History of the Third Reich), The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914 (The Penguin History of Europe), The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany, The Hitler Conspiracies: The Protocols - The Stab in the Back - The Reichstag Fire - Rudolf Hess - The Escape from the Bunker, To Hell and Back: Europe 1914-1949 (The Penguin History of Europe), “Masterful. Nevertheless, of course, it is necessary to narrate the progress of the war, and to deal with the Germans’ administration of the parts of Europe they conquered. Something went wrong. For the Nazis, and indeed for many Germans, Poles and ‘Eastern Jews’ were less than human, and this attitude applied, though with significant differences, to the mentally ill and handicapped in Germany itself, whose mass murder in the course of the ‘euthanasia’ action steered from Hitler’s Chancellery in Berlin forms the subject of the last part of the chapter. If you're going to read one book on the second world war in Europe, this should be it. That campaign forms the essential backdrop to the events narrated in Chapter 3, which deals with the launching and implementation of what the Nazis called ‘the final solution of the Jewish question in Europe’. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try your request again later. Evans, Richard J. Only 1 left in stock. I have chosen, therefore, to focus on the major turning-points - the conquest of Poland and France and the Battle of Britain in the first year of the war, the Battle of Moscow in the winter of 1941- 2, the Battle of Stalingrad in the winter of 1942- 3, and the beginning of the sustained strategic bombing of German cities in 1943. The legacy of the Third Reich, so argues Richard Evans, consists in revealing the possibilities of totalitarianism. If you're going to read one book on the second world war in Europe, this should be it. The mass murder of gypsies, jew and mental sickness are referred. Dealing with the history of the Third Reich during the war poses two special problems. The final book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans's The Third Reich at War: How the Nazis Led Germany from Conquest to Disaster shows how Germany rushed headlong into destroying itself, shattering an entire continent.. I am profoundly grateful to them all. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. --Jay Freeman, “…Masterful….Evans demonstrates a fluent style and a sweeping grasp of the Third Reich’s history and of the enormous historical literature….Evans narrates the Reich’s end in gripping fashion as the Allies closed in on Germany. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Third Reich at War lays bare the dynamics of a nation more deeply immersed in war than any society before or since. The Staatsarchiv der Freien- und Hansestadt Hamburg and the Forschungsstelle f̈r Zeitgeschichte in Hamburg kindly permitted consultation of the unpublished diaries of Luise Solmitz. Publisher. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Pena que noeu kindle( android 4.2). I've read all three of the books in this series, and this was the best of the three. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The astounding true story of how thousands of ordinary Germans, overcome by shame, guilt, and fear, killed themselves after the fall of the Third Reich and the end of World War II. The mass murder of gypsies, jew and mental sickness are referred. The second problem is more serious. Professor Evans deserves all the honors he has received for this and the preceding two volumes of his magnificent trilogy on the Third Reich. World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany, Germany -- Armed Forces -- History -- World War, 1939-1945, Germany -- History -- 1933-1945. Fresh insights into the conflict’s great events are here, from the invasion of Poland to the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler’s suicide in the bunker. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. The central focus of this book is on Germany and the Germans; it is not a history of the Second World War, not even of the Second World War in Europe. For the sake of unity and consistency, however, I have chosen, like other historians, to continue calling it ‘The Third Reich’; after all, the Nazis chose to abandon this term silently rather than repudiate it openly. I know a lot about the military events described here, and this book sort of fills out the German experience built on an outline of those events. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Fresh insights into the conflict's great events are here, from the invasion of Poland to the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler's suicide in the bunker. Professor Evans deserves all the honors he has received for this and the preceding two volumes of his magnificent trilogy on the Third Reich. Note: The views or opinions expressed in this book and the context in which the images are used do not necessarily reflect the views or policy of, nor imply approval or endorsement by, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.Preface This book tells the story of the Third Reich, the regime created in Germany by Hitler and his National Socialists, from the outbreak of the Second World War on 1 September 1939 to its end in Europe on 8 May 1945. Evans is one of the leading scholars of the Third Reich, and this book, the third of his trilogy on the topic, shows that. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020. The fact that the mass murder of the Jews is discussed in almost every part of the book, from the narrative of the foundation of the ghettos in Poland in the opening chapter right up to the coverage of the ‘death marches’ of 1945 in the final chapter, reflects its centrality to so many aspects of the history of the Third Reich at war. 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