Berghahn Books - War of Extermination: German Military WWII

Explore the historical reality behind one of the most persistent myths of postwar West Germany. In 'War of Extermination: The German Military in World War II', historians challenge the long-standing legend that the Wehrmacht fought a clean war separate from the crimes of the Third Reich. For decades, former generals used memoirs and speeches to claim that mass murder in the East was solely the responsibility of Himmler's SS. This volume provides a necessary correction to those narratives. By bringing together essential contributions from distinguished historians, this book dismantles the idea that millions of German soldiers were uninvolved in the atrocities of the era. This work is a vital resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in European history and the complexities of the Second World War. It offers a deep look into the relationship between the German military and the Nazi regime, providing evidence that contradicts the myths spread in the years following the conflict.