Rise and Fall of Nazi Germany

Author: (British) Forti / Xu Lina / Gong Yingrui
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book reveals for the first time precious color photographs from World War II, succinctly and vividly introducing the course of the war: from Hitler's seizure of power in the 1930s to the Allied bombing of Berlin and Munich and the defeat of Nazism. These rare color photographs, processed by the German Archives, depict the following themes: the rise of Nazism, military buildup, persecution of Jews and other minorities, early victories and subsequent failures on the Eastern Front, the European and North African campaigns, daily life in occupied territories, Nazi propaganda, suppression of resistance, life on the home front during wartime, the end of the war and post-war handling. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the anti-fascist war, we reflect on the profound disaster brought to humanity by fascism, learn from history, and awaken with a sense of alarm to guard against the resurgence of fascism and the repetition of war tragedies. The color photographs included in this book were taken by German photographers, soldiers, and civilians. These photographs are extremely valuable and are being made public for the first time. They recreate scenes from World War II and reveal an unknown image of the Third Reich. During the war, Germans could purchase color film, and the government encouraged people to take photos, especially in the early years of the war when the German army achieved consecutive victories. These photographs fully reflect the reality of war as seen by Germans. The colors add depth to the photographs, making them feel more "real" to modern readers compared to black-and-white images. Military expert, British Army Colonel George Forti, has provided captions for the photographs in the book, explaining the historical background of each image in detail. More importantly, this book allows the world to understand the real thoughts and feelings of those who experienced the war. It not only records the scenes of an unprecedented large-scale war but also serves as a warning to contemporary people who have not lived through this war, helping them recognize the horror of a world war and the heavy price humanity paid for it.