Delve into the life of Hermann Göring, Hitler’s charismatic yet ruthless Reichsmarschall, through David Irving’s definitive biography. This meticulously researched volume draws on Göring’s personal diaries, secret correspondence and newly opened archives to chart his meteoric rise as a WWI flying ace, his pivotal role in creating the Nazi police state and Luftwaffe, his plunder of European art and opulent lifestyle, and his descent into addiction and defeat. Irving paints a nuanced portrait of the “six‑star” general who charmed allies and terrified enemies, offering fresh insight into his influence on Hitler, the power struggles within the Third Reich and the moral decay behind the pageantry. Rich with maps, photographs and footnotes, this edition situates Göring’s story within the broader narrative of the Second World War. A must‑read for students of Nazi Germany and World War II.
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and shippingExplore the dramatic rise and fall of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring in David Irving’s authoritative biography. From his exploits as a WWI flying ace to creating the Nazi police state and air force, Irving unveils the opulence, art plunder, intrigue and drug-fuelled decline of Hitler’s most flamboyant lieutenant.
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Dan L. –
Reading this book, one wonders what would have happened if someone other than Göring, a drug addict, slacker, looter and idiot, commanded the Luftwaffe?
Irving's well researched book traces Goring's life from his childhood in Bavaria through his education at a military academy where he first fell in love with smartly trimmed uniforms, through his experience as a Fighter Pilot in W.W.I, then through his early connection with Hitler and what Hitler stood for in the years of humiliation and finally, to the years of power as Hitler's second in command.
Irving leaves no doubt that Goring was a monster, a monster who had no second thoughts about engineering the deaths of countless numbers of innocent people. He found it aesthetically unpleasing, however, to actually witness any of these "unpleasantries."
Goring was a coward who pretended to be brave and heroic. He was a morphine addict because he couldn't tolerate pain, but had no qualms about inflicting pain on others. He was honest to no one, not to himself, not to his fellow officers, and certainly not to Hitler. A great percentage of his energy during the war years went to fabricating alibis and hiding from Hitler so he wouldn't have to admit to his responsibility for many great failures, particularly where the Luftwaffe was concerned.
All in all, a gem of a book and as usual, in Irving's meticulously high standards. Read it together with Irving's biography of Milch, and you get a feel of the real Luftwaffe.
jribble33@aol.com –
Excellent Book! Very well written and one of my favorite all time books. Mr. Irving is a national treasure a true historian.
Stig-Ove Madetoja –
Found this one translated into swedish from the local library. I remember how well Görings influence and also negative traits and many details of his personal life was so well written about.
To this date every single book by David Irving i read has been a treasure trove of historical data. Hopefully i will be able to collect them all.