623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)
December 04, 2025
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Books Referenced
Author: James Holland
Context:
Dominic mentions his brother's book, which he has been quoting a lot in the series, noting it has an account of German girls and their misery at the only clothes available being brown.
Author: William Shirer
Context:
William Shirer is referenced as the American correspondent in Berlin who reported on Hitler's speeches and the reactions of German officers, though the specific book is not named directly, his well-known correspondent work is cited.
Author: Ian Kershaw
Context:
Kershaw's biography of Hitler is cited regarding Hitler's misunderstanding of British public opinion after Munich, and later regarding Hitler's strategic reasoning for attacking the Soviet Union.
Author: Richard Evans
Context:
Richard Evans' book on the Third Reich is mentioned in relation to how Nazi propaganda led ordinary Germans and officials to genuinely believe the British were warmongers rejecting generous peace offers.