Zweiter Weltkrieg

One of WWII’s final untold stories, this visceral account of the white-knuckled bombing mission American airmen carried out on Hitler’s hometown of Linz, Austria is now told for the first time through the eyes of the men on the airplanes as well as the innocent Austrians under the bombs. <BR><BR>Fans of Masters of the Air and Unbroken will be riveted by this groundbreaking true story of the aerial bombing and its aftermath from retired CIA officer Mike Croissant.<BR><BR>Foreword by Richard Overy, author of The Bombers and the Bombed<BR><BR>In April 1945, Linz was one of Nazi Germany’s most vital assets. It was a crucial transportation hub and communications center, with railyards brimming with war materiel destined for the front lines. Linz was also the town Hitler claimed as home and had long intended to remake as the cultural capital of Europe, filling its planned Führermuseum with world-famous art stolen from his conquered territories.<BR><BR>Inevitably, Linz was also one of the most heavily defended targets remaining in Europe. The airmen of the Fifteenth Air Force were a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers. As their mission was unveiled in the predawn hours of April 25, audible groans and muffled expletives passed many lips. The reality of that mission would prove more brutal than any imagined.<BR><BR>In the unheated, unpressurized B‑24 Liberator and B‑17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers, young men battled elements as dangerous as anything the Germans could throw at them. When batteries of German anti‑aircraft guns opened fire, the men flew into a man‑made hell of exploding shrapnel. Aircraft and men fell from the sky as Austrian civilians on the ground also struggled to survive beneath the bombs during the deadly climax of Hitler’s war.<BR><BR>Drawing on interviews with dozens of America’s last surviving World War II veterans, as well as previously unpublished sources, Mike Croissant compellingly relates one of the war’s last truly untold stories—a gripping chronicle of warfare, the death of Nazi Germany, and the beginning of the Cold War. It is also a timeless tale of courage and terror, loss and redemption, humanity and savagery.

"Skies of Valor: The Air Campaigns of World War II" is a comprehensive and gripping account of the aerial battles that shaped the outcome of the Second World War. From the early days of the Blitzkrieg to the strategic bombing campaigns over Europe and the Pacific, this book delves into the daring missions, heroic sacrifices, and technological advancements that defined the air war. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the author brings to life the experiences of pilots, aircrew, and ground personnel, offering a compelling narrative of courage, resilience, and innovation in the face of adversity. "Skies of Valor" is a tribute to the airmen and airwomen who fought in the skies, highlighting their crucial role in the ultimate victory over tyranny.

Richard Nowotny, geboren 1914 in Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, gestorben 1981 ebenda, schildert in einem einmaligen Zeitdokument, teils nüchtern berichtend, teils emotional aufgeladen, sein Leben in der politisch-wirtschaftlich instabilen Zwischenkriegszeit, als Soldat während des 2. Weltkriegs und als Heimkehrer in der Nachkriegszeit. 25 Jahre nach Kriegsende taucht er an Hand seiner Kalendereintragungen noch einmal in seine Erlebnisse als Wehrmachtssoldat ein, berichtet von seinen Einsätzen in Polen, Frankreich, Russland und Bulgarien und schreibt sich seine Verzweiflung über die Ausweglosigkeit des Wehrdienstes und die ständig währende Hoffnung auf ein Wiedersehen mit der Familie von der Seele. Mit "Schattenspiele der Zeit" werden wir Teil seiner Lebenswelt.

Tijdens een reis in Oostenrijk bezoekt vioolbouwer Luc Deneys het nazi werkkamp Ebensee. Aan de ingang van de 5de tunnel vindt hij op de grond houtsplinters afkomstig van de toegangspoort. Hij neemt ze mee naar huis en bergt ze op in een glazen kast. Maanden later, tijdens het bouwen van een nieuw instrument, denkt hij aan de muzikanten in de concentratiekampen, in het bijzonder aan de laatste kapel- meester van Birkenau Szymon Laks. Hij besluit de houtsplinters als tranen in de viool te verwerken. Hij zal ze inwerken in het bovenblad op de plaats waar de ziel moet komen, als symbool voor de duizenden slachtoffers die in de concentratiekampen zinloos werden vermoord. Met het bespelen van de viool zullen de zielen eindelijk een thuishaven vinden. Hun doelloos dolen zal hen naar het licht brengen, waar zij in alle rust de eeuwigheid, en tegelijkertijd de onsterfelijkheid kunnen ingaan. Geschaafde zielen is een verhaal dat zich afspeelt in de schaduw van WO II. Over dit thema schreef Patricia De Landtsheer meerdere boeken en theaterstukken. De novelle vloeide voort uit de theatermonoloog 'Muziek in een lachspiegel' die zij eerder schreef en waarin live gestalte wordt gegeven aan deze bijzondere viool. Luc Deneys verzorgde deze novelle met prachtige zwart-wit illustraties.

Alexander Rosenberg was a smart and curious teenager who spoke many languages, collected stamps, played the violin, and lived a pampered life with his affluent parents in a tranquil Czechoslovakian town. The rise of fascism and Nazi Germany causes his protected existence to collapse, alongside the illusion of secular Jewish assimilation in 1930s Europe.<BR>Using their last reserves of wealth and influence to escape extermination, the Rosenbergs go underground to avoid the Gestapo. Eventually exposed, captured, and taken to Buchenwald, the largest concentration camp in Germany, Alexander and his father collaborate to survive one day at a time. A chaotic chain of events puts young Alexander at the heart of a massive armament sabotage scheme. When his father is gravely injured and disappears after an air bombing, it is up to industrious Alexander to create leverage and use wartime machinations and raw talent to save his father's life.<BR>This universal, true story of inner strength, resourcefulness and optimism was documented and written by Alexander's grandson, Oren Schneider. It is dedicated to brave people everywhere who choose not to give up.

Follow the story of Private Neville Carson and his experience in the Middle East during World War II. Using his camera, which he was prohibited from having, Neville was able to depict and tell a story of his experience in the Australian army. This enabled the 19-year-old private to focus on the adventure of his deployment rather than its harsher realities. Told from the perspective of a normal young man, this story highlights the life-changing impact that the war had on even the most ordinary of lives. Such a detailed insight into a first-hand experience of the war, allows for a greater understanding of what soldiers were subject to during such difficult times in history.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWinner of the Florida Book Awards Gold MedalNew York Times bestselling author and master of nonfiction spy thrillers Larry Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII—at the cost of losing her family and being sent to a concentration camp, only to survive, forgive her captors, and live the rest of her life as a Christian missionary.The Watchmaker’s Daughter is one of the greatest stories of World War II that readers haven’t heard: the remarkable and inspiring life story of Corrie ten Boom—a groundbreaking, female Dutch watchmaker, whose family unselfishly transformed their house into a hiding place straight out of a spy novel to shelter Jews and refugees from the Nazis during Gestapo raids. Even though the Nazis knew what the ten Booms were up to, they were never able to find those sheltered within the house when they raided it.Corrie stopped at nothing to face down the evils of her time and overcame unbelievable obstacles and odds. She persevered despite the loss of most of her family and relied on her faith to survive the horrors of a notorious concentration camp. But even more remarkable than her heroism and survival was Corrie’s attitude when she was released. Miraculously, she was able to eschew bitterness and embrace forgiveness as she ministered to people in need around the globe. Corrie’s ability to forgive is just one of the myriad lessons that her life story holds for readers today.Reminiscent of Schindler’s List and featuring a journey of faith and forgiveness not unlike Unbroken, The Watchmaker’s Daughter is destined to become a classic work of World War II nonfiction.

Die Ehrenamtlichen des Maximilian-Kolbe-Werks (MKW) engagieren sich seit vielen Jahren mit hohem persönlichem und zeitlichem Einsatz in der Hilfe für die Überlebenden von Konzentrationslagern und Ghettos. Sie leisten damit einen Beitrag zur Aufarbeitung der deutschen Geschichte und zum Bemühen um die Aussöhnung zwischen den Menschen in Deutschland und den mittel- und osteuropäischen Ländern. In der Begegnung mit diesen Menschen machten Ehrenamtliche viele berührende und prägende Erfahrungen. Das Buch dokumentiert die Erinnerungen der Ehrenamtlichen im Zusammenhang mit ihren Einsätzen in der Begegnungsarbeit des MKW. Ihre Erfahrungen werden so für Bildungs- und Forschungszwecke zugänglich gemacht und können kirchlichen, gesellschaftlichen und politischen Institutionen beispielhaft als Baustein für Verständigungsprozesse in Gegenwart und Zukunft dienen.

Forming part of the excellent Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939-1945 series, this is the story of the 1st Ammunition Company, 2nd NZEF. The title derives from the hope that every soldier has to be 'home by Christmas'. As a published by authority history the narrative is of very high quality and it provides a vivid 'feel' for the soldiers' experience in many hard-fought actions in WW2. The text is complemented by nine good colour maps, numerous back-and-white illustrations and a Roll of Honour plus Honours and Awards.The company was organised into specialist sections and they worked in almost every area of Europe and the Middle East. 2nd NZEF fought in Greece, Crete, the Western Desert and Italy. In the Western Desert Campaign, the division played a prominent role in the defeat of German and Italian forces in the Second Battle of El Alamein and the British Eighth Army's advance to Tunisia.In late 1943, the division was moved to Italy, taking part in the Eighth Army's campaign on Italy's Adriatic coast, which ground to a halt at the end of the year. In early 1944, the division formed the nucleus of the New Zealand Corps, fighting two battles and attempting unsuccessfully to penetrate the Gustav Line at Monte Cassino. The division saw further action on the Gothic Line in Italy in 1944 and took part in the Allied 1945 Spring offensive, which led to the surrender of German forces in Italy in May.<BR>

Stiegel der Holzhauer. Was scheinbar harmlos in der Aufmachung eines Reclam-Heftchens daherkommt, hat es in sich. Es ist in Wahrheit ein Meisterstück psychologischer Kriegführung, der sogenannten Schwarzen Propaganda. Hergestellt von der Division of Psychological Warfare, einer Unterabteilung der Political Warfare Executive des britischen Foreign Office, richtete sich diese kleinformatige Tarnschrift an deutsche Soldaten und Rüstungsarbeiter. Eine Fülle von Informationen, wie man Krankheiten wie Gelbsucht und Tuberkulose mit Erfolg vortäuschen kann, um krankgeschrieben zu werden, dient nur einem Zweck: Die Kampfmoral der Soldaten bzw. der Heimatfront zu untergraben und Zweifel in die deutsche Führung zu säen, um die Effektivität der deutschen Kriegsanstrengungen zu beeinträchtigen.In diesem dezidiert biografischen Buch, die Mutter des Autors fand das Heftchen an einem Spätsommermorgen des Jahres 1943, ordnet der Autor die Tarnschrift zunächst in den erweiterten Kontext Schwarze Propaganda ein, bevor das Heft selbst zum ersten Mal als Faksimile angeboten wird.

A unique blend of historical narrative and personal memoir, this is the powerful true story of seven young men, including the author's father, who served in Bomber Command in World War Two.Based on a pilot's logbook and years of research, this beautifully crafted historical exploration follows the young airmen through training and then vividly relates their experiences in almost sixty combat operations against targets in Germany and France. The story of their lives after returning home, including the burdens they carried with them, is told with empathy and compassion. The Job To Be Done is a compelling combination of original WW2 records and historical fact with thoughtful analysis and insights. Using unique maps, photographs, logbook pages and interviews and anecdotes, it crafts a deeply personal story that will resonate with fans of both military history and memoir. The Job To Be Done is a heartfelt tribute and a uniquely rewarding reading experience.

Berlin, 2010: A deathbed promise launches Kathy Giuliano on a quest for the truth about her family during World War II. Alone, she travels to Berlin in search of an enigmatic octogenarian who holds the keys to the past. The only clues to his identity and whereabouts and are a black-and-white photograph and an outdated address in Reinickendorf.<BR>England, 1938: After fleeing Nazi Germany for the safety of England, a teenage boy is captured when Churchill gives the order to 'collar the lot'. One of 2,000 prisoners on the hell-ship Dunera, he is sent to Australia. At the 'family camp', he makes footwear and forms life-long friendships. Eight years later, what does he find when he returns to Berlin? Victoria, 1943: With the Japanese at Australia's doorstep, a mother and daughter are arrested at their cane farm in far north Queensland and sent 'down south'. Their crime? Teaching the Italian language to school-children. The internment camp at Tatura changes everything. The secrets they share must be kept for the rest of their lives.

Roman Halter was a spirited, optimistic schoolboy in 1939 when he and his family gathered behind the curtains to watch the Volksdeutsche (German-Polish) neighbors of their small town in western Poland greet the arrival of Hitler's armies with kisses and swastika flags. <BR>Within days, the family home had been seized, 12-year-old Roman had become a slave of the local SS chief, and, returning from an errand, he silently witnessed his Jewish classmates being bayoneted to death by soldiers at the edge of town. So began his remarkable six-year journey through some of the darkest caverns of Nazi Europe that claimed the lives of his family and the 800-strong community of his boyhood. <BR>Incredibly, he survived the Lodz ghetto, Auschwitz, the Stutthof concentration camp, and a slave factory in Dresden, only to find this his native village, post-war, was nothing like the home he remembered.

The Suitcase is a tour-de-force, an imagining of the autobiography of an opportunistic Czech playboy, who avoided legal troubles and subsequently, the Holocaust by moving to Shanghai. There, he joined the fight against fascism, and later continued that struggle in London while his family was murdered in the camps. This narrative, written in the style of a bygone era, will transport readers to a world far different, yet eerily similar to that of the 21st century.<BR>This is the true story of Vladimír George Taussig, a veteran of the Great War whose unfortunate decisions in his native Prague forced him to flee to Shanghai where he fell in with high society-until the Japanese invasion, the beginning of World War II, encroached on the Shanghailanders' rollicking lifestyle. On the other side of the world, his family's lives began to disintegrate when Czechoslovakia was occupied and the horrors of the war reached their doorstep.<BR>From dancing on Shanghai's Bund, to mingling with radio stars in New York City, to speaking out against fascism across Britain, this tale, pieced together from Taussig's letters and other memorabilia, is one of passion and tenacity, weakness and courage, impropriety and decency, lies and truths, exclusion and tolerance, and life and death.

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"Your papers, please"Identity documents were found everywhere in German-occupied Europe The original purpose of this official 1944 SHAEF book was to make counterintelligence officers familiar with the different categories of identity and other documents carried by the citizens of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. They include: Military Status; Travel Documents, including documents allowing entrance into or residence in Prohibited Coastal Areas; Ration Cards; Curfew Passes; Vehicle Permits etc. Some of the documents shown are not strictly identity documents, but were included because they were necessary for specified civilian activities. The book gives a thorough look at the minutia of the bureaucratic administration of German-occupied Europe through the documents of the military administration's civilian occupation regime. These historical documents are now extremely collectable. This original core reference gives reliable information to the purpose of issue, with actual-size colour illustrations of the artefact (front, back and internal), along with a physical description and issuance regulations.