Heldentod - The Nazi Culture of Death

What forces contrived to motivate the "Supermen" of the Third Reich? They would be carefully, relentlessly molded into that which the world famous German writer of the day, Thomas Mann, would describe as "machinists of death" motivated by a "terrible obedience." Here their story is told via the photos they took at home and on the battlefront.

About the author

Paul Garson with some 30 years as a journalist, author, and photographer lives in Los Angeles. In addition to serving as editor of several national publications, and as a university instructor, travels have taken him to over 20 countries including Germany, Russia and Japan. Previous books have also focused on the World Wars, his features also appearing in the leading military magazines. His personal archives include over 3,000 original photos, documents, illustrations and artefacts. Also an avid motorcyclist, he has traveled coast to coast.

Summary

What forces contrived to motivate the "Supermen" of the Third Reich? They would be carefully, relentlessly molded into that which the world famous German writer of the day, Thomas Mann, would describe as "machinists of death" motivated by a "terrible obedience." Here their story is told via the photos they took at home and on the battlefront.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Garson
• Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9781781557570
• ISBN: 978-1-78155-757-0
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 181 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 1016 g
• Illustrations: 533 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories