World war 2 novels german perspective

I like the michael morpurgo books on the second world war. In autumn 1941, a german uboat commander and his crew set out on. Shop from the world s largest selection and best deals for original ww ii german books. I have read around the blitz etc but since fleetingly coming across the lives of germans in various books and tv programmes i am intrigued on how they managed to survive or not and how they viewed the allies and russians etc, but essentially a more in depth social history.

Fiction all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr all the light we cannot see is about a blind french girl and a german boy whose paths collide in occupied france as both try to survive the devastation of world war ii. Its one of the better books about postwar german guilt about the holocaust. One of the best world war 2 novels released in 2017, we were the lucky ones is based on the epic true story of the kurc family. From an actorturnedspy to an allfemale team of covert operatives, theyd hold their own alongside historys most famous world war ii spies. Apr 10, 2019 though theres another title on this list that incorporates the perspective of one of russias infamous night witches, this is the only one of the world war ii novels here thats told. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german soldiers. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five. Perspective six novels that get to the truth of world war i. The culmination of five years worth of research, craigs sweeping historical narrative brings to life the brutal siege of stalingrad, a grueling battle between german and soviet forces that lasted from august 1942 to february 1943, resulted in nearly 2 million casualties, and turned the tide of war against hitlers regime.

The best books on perspectives of world war ii recommended by james holland. Jun 25, 2018 this book highlights the atrocities committed by stalin during world war 2, which rival those of the germans towards the jews during the same time period. Told from the unique perspective of death, the book thief is a stunning and. Recently my fatherinlaw told me nobody wanted to see uniforms after world war two. Wwi books from german perspective gunboards dot com. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. Glamour, decadence, and survival in peace and war, 19301944. It gives you a good sense of the whole war, including the peace settlement at versailles. The best historical fiction books about world war ii you.

He also addresses points of view from forced labor, camp inmates, and front line soldiers, but his primary focus is what and how the german population supported and lasted through the bitter end. Macdonalds book covers the opening months of the war from the briitsh veterans position. The epic account of world war iis greatest rescue mission. I was wondering what good wwi books from the german perspective are available. Smith war buffs and word buffs alike will love this comprehensive, humorous, and enlightening slang dictionary, which was first published in 1918 to help demystify the many slang terms that were being bandied about by soldiers during the first world war. Released in 1969, slaughterhouse five was one of the first novels to mix absurdist postmodernism and pop culture with straightfaced accounts of the second world war. One of these is 1993s stalingrad, which depicts the battle from a german perspective. Books about ww2 from a german perspective the fedora lounge. This might have something to do with the fact that i was born thenin fact, about six months before the usa entered the war. The reader is set in the late 50s and 80s, but the main plot takes place during world war ii.

Walter koessler took almost 1,000 images while he served in the german. English literature english literature the literature of world war ii 193945. Beevors stalingrad is the better of his two books on the war. Feb 26, 2018 this post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. These novels set during the wwii era are some of the most inspiring, heartbreaking, and powerful reads you will ever encounter and each of them gives us a new perspective on the time. It is absolutely necessary to consider other sources before one could say that a nearly complete understanding of world war ii from the german perspective had been gained. While ive been away ive been occupied reading before i started hitler and his generals with john keegans the first world war and lyn macdonalds 1914. The war, especially the effort of the allies to win it, was the subject of songs, movies, comic books, novels, artwork, comedy routinesevery conceivable form of entertainment and. On late notice, i need a book with war and battle in it. The german soldier in world war ii and millions of other books. Contrast how the nakaji family protects themselves in under the bloodred sun with what petros and his family do to survive a german invasion in war games.

As the title says, im looking for books from the germans perspective during world war ii. The 10 best novels about world war ii the german girl by armando lucas correaa deeply affecting novel of the holocaust. Here are 18 world war 2 books to add to your shelf. English literature the literature of world war ii 193945. Explore our list of world war, 19391945personal narratives. So first on your list is a book by michael howard, the first world war 2003, which is a very nice, readable introduction to world war i. The best world war ii novels of the last decade booklist. Hundreds of fascinating images taken by a german soldier reveal life in enemys trenches. While the entire genre is booming, novels set during world war ii are. Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945. Is there a movie on ww2 from the nazi germans perspective. Best book i have ever read about the war was a higher call.

A novel about the navajo marines of world war ii by joseph bruchac. World war ii fiction recommendations historical fiction. This slim volume draws on letters purportedly written by soldiers of germanys sixth army from stalingrad shortly before their surrender in 1943. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii if i could only own one book about the war it would be that one. May 08, 2015 i like the michael morpurgo books on the second world war. Under the shadow of the swastika succeeds in being remarkably competent, complete and really quite readable. Movies and novels on the subject of ww1 and 2 warships. English literature the literature of world war ii 1939. The war was also the subject of wellknown poetry, most notably by wilfred owen and siegfried sassoon, both of whom served in the war as. Marvel superheroes fight nazi germany, including captain america, sgt. My latest book, the splendid and the vile, takes place during churchills first year as prime minister, may 10, 1940, to may 10, 1941, and seeks to answer the question, how on earth did he, his family, and his secret circle of advisors manage to endure the german air war against britain, which unfolded during that 12month period. Uniforms meant war, so the veterans of both wars couldnt speak about it, he says.

The german girl is hannah rosenthal, the blonde, blueeyed, 11yearold daughter of a wealthy and prominent jewish family in berlin. Stalingrad follows a platoon of wehrmacht soldiers as theyre transferred from sunny north africa to the eastern front, and shows the platoons descent into despair and death as the tide of war turns against them. This book highlights the atrocities committed by stalin during world war 2, which rival those of the germans towards the jews during the same time period. Top five wwii movies from the german perspective cinema. It includes events that were set in world war ii but have never occurred. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of. New world war ii fiction written from a fresh perspective by a new author. E company, 506th regiment, 101st airborne, from normandy to hitlers eagle. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories of the devastating conflict that shook the world. Atonement by ian mcewan on a hot summer day in 1934, thirteenyearold briony tallis witnesses a moments. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. I am looking to get a bit of a historical perspective on the lives of the normal german family during ww2. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for original ww ii german books. Historical fiction set during world war ii penguin random house.

Once again culling from the excellent comments left in my original post on the topic from a while back, here are the books. Jul 17, 2015 the tsars last armada by contantine pleshakov. The best books on perspectives of world war ii a five books. Movies and novels on the subject of ww1 and 2 warships so.

First of all, as a standalone book, this is the best, single, short introduction to. World war ii touched virtually every part of american life, even things so simple as the food people ate, the films they watched, and the music they listened to. The best world war ii novels of the last decade booklist queen. To the folks who posted upwards, while i hate the idea of the nazis as much as the next guy, i think the op just means the war from a german soldiers perspective who doesnt have to be a. Many of these works are key examples of the war novel genre.

This list is a chronological collection of significant events from such fiction. After yesterdays world war ii fiction post, now its time for the nonfiction. This is because it is told in the perspective of death and not in an english or french or german or russian perspective, showing that. There are a number of books in english, and in german for example, by the german sociologist harald wenzler that are crucial and more critical.

In each of the novels, the main characters and their families must take bold steps to survive the looming threats of a world at war. Its one of the better books about post war german guilt about the holocaust. World war ii historical fiction, historical fiction. Pretty much details everything from 3945 kreigsmarine. By wibke bruhns 2008 decades after nazi armies began their march of conquest and genocide, the german children of the. Many readers suggested anthony beevors books stalingrad and the fall of berlin 1945.

Both books available on kindle and part of the apocalypse now series. Not to be confused with another novel with a similar name, this book is amazing, enriching, and well worth a read. For them, adopting various aliases, sabotaging nazi plans, and infiltrating enemy headquarters is simply all in a days work. Okay this may seem a little odd, but i am looking for a romance novel set in the wwii era that preferably happens in germany or has to do with a german. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The author of a new book on the dam buster squadron tells us about works of fiction or memoir that show the horror of the second world war in a human light and with fresh immediacy. By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. This is because it is told in the perspective of death and not in an english or french or. Sep 02, 2006 the reader is set in the late 50s and 80s, but the main plot takes place during world war ii. What are some good books of world war 2 from a german. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the war torn skies of world war ii if i could only own one book about the war it would be that one.

E company, 506th regiment, 101st airborne from normandy to hitlers eagles nest. Are there any good books on ww2 from the germans point of view. World war ii and popular culture the national wwii museum. Descriptions come from publisher copy on goodreads. Different perspectives of world war ii by juddie walker on. Now, he says, more and more german people are researching their family history and finding out about both world wars outside of the official education system. World war i has been the subject of numerous novels. Books about ww2 from a german perspective discussion in wwii started by wd forties, feb 17, 2012. The top 12 historical fiction books set during world war ii she reads. World war, 19391945personal narratives, german, world war ii.

Separated during the war, they are determined to not only survive the atrocities but reunite together and be a family again. I have to admire this book for how much detail and info it did manage to. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. There is no other world war 2 novel that comes anywhere close to it in terms of the twisted mindset that underpinned the war in europe. The outbreak of war in 1939, as in 1914, brought to an end an era of great intellectual and creative exuberance. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. World war one novels are also interesting recommended would be johnny got his gun by dalton trumbo, seven pillars of wisdom by t e lawrence, the regeneration trilogy by pat barker and birdsong by sebastian faulks. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii if i could. The german perspective history of world war ii study program. All this talk of tsushima, but heres a book from the russian perspective read.

World war ii and popular culture the national wwii. Zoo station and silesian station are two more books set in pre war berlin. This book focuses on the german home front during the end of the war period, specifically from the perspective of the general citizenry. Zoo station and silesian station are two more books set in prewar berlin. Cantor uses a dual timeline format, world war ii and the present, and ties. Many types of fiction have involved events in the world war ii time period. Then again, german children usually visit holocaustrelated places at least twice before they finish school, so maybe that does more than any statement condemning the german people in full for world war ii and the final solution to prevent another war or genocide or even just a fascist state from rising. Though theres another title on this list that incorporates the perspective of one of russias infamous night witches, this is the only one of the world war ii novels here thats told.