Fighting for Hitler

First-hand Accounts of German Soldiers at the Frontline

Patrick Labriola

• Publisher: Pen and Sword
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781036124595
• Edition: 0
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: World War II
• Index: History

A powerful collection of firsthand German wartime testimonies, capturing the human cost of World War II with unflinching honesty. Fighting for Hitler intricately weaves together the personal stories of German historical witnesses across thematic chapters, covering diverse facets of the wartime experience. From the frontlines of battle to the harrowing conditions in POW camps, these narratives are enriched with personal documents and photographs, vividly providing the human face of history. This book is more than just a chronicle of events; it is a profound exploration of human suffering and memory. Each testimony contributes to a larger mosaic, unveiling the emotional and psychological landscapes of those who endured one of history's darkest periods. Included are stories from the Eastern Front, from the invasion of Poland to Operation Barbarossa and the fierce fighting at Stalingrad. The book also contains accounts from those who served in the Kriegsmarine, depicting life on a battleship and gripping U-Boat battles. The book goes on to cover D-Day, the fall of the Reich, and stories of survival in POW camps across the globe. The author's dedication to impartial presentation allows these stories to resonate on their own, providing a rare and invaluable perspective on the past. Years of painstaking research, translation, and editing have transformed this book into a treasure trove for scholars and general readers alike. It serves as a vital preservation of a generation's voices, fostering a deeper understanding of how the Third Reich's profoundly impacted ordinary lives. By presenting these accounts in their unaltered and honest form, the author ensures that the true essence of these experiences is captured and conveyed.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• CHAPTER I – THE EASTERN FRONT
• CHAPTER II – THE NAVY
• CHAPTER III – WESTERN AND SOUTHERN CAMPAIGNS
• CHAPTER IV – THE FALL OF THE REICH
• CHAPTER V – ALLIED PRISONER-OF-WAR CAMPS
• Endnotes
• Plates