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Himmler's Hostages: The Untold Story of Himmler's Special Prisoners and the End of WWII

Tom Wall

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Description:The notorious Nazi leader's attempt to take war prisoners hostage at the end of WWII is revealed in this lively and expertly researched history.During the final weeks of the Second World War, Heinrich Himmler assembled the most famous and noteworthy SS prisoners be taken hostage. Himmler's plan was to use these individuals as bargaining chips to save the Reich--or, failing that, himself. Known as the Prominenten, this group included European politicians and former heads of state, five British survivors of the 'Great Escape, ' two MI5 agents, and Irish born POWs. This meticulously researched study sheds new light on how the British prisoners came to be integrated with a multinational group of VIPs in Dachau concentration camp, including German family groups of men, women and children; relatives of those implicated in plot to kill Hitler.The lively narrative describes kidnapping, escape attempts, interpersonal conflict, betrayal and comradeship. It also reveals intrigues and love affairs among the prisoners, culminating in their dramatic attempt to free themselves from the SS.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Himmler's Hostages: The Untold Story of Himmler's Special Prisoners and the End of WWII. To get started finding Himmler's Hostages: The Untold Story of Himmler's Special Prisoners and the End of WWII, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: The notorious Nazi leader's attempt to take war prisoners hostage at the end of WWII is revealed in this lively and expertly researched history.During the final weeks of the Second World War, Heinrich Himmler assembled the most famous and noteworthy SS prisoners be taken hostage. Himmler's plan was to use these individuals as bargaining chips to save the Reich--or, failing that, himself. Known as the Prominenten, this group included European politicians and former heads of state, five British survivors of the 'Great Escape, ' two MI5 agents, and Irish born POWs. This meticulously researched study sheds new light on how the British prisoners came to be integrated with a multinational group of VIPs in Dachau concentration camp, including German family groups of men, women and children; relatives of those implicated in plot to kill Hitler.The lively narrative describes kidnapping, escape attempts, interpersonal conflict, betrayal and comradeship. It also reveals intrigues and love affairs among the prisoners, culminating in their dramatic attempt to free themselves from the SS.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Himmler's Hostages: The Untold Story of Himmler's Special Prisoners and the End of WWII. To get started finding Himmler's Hostages: The Untold Story of Himmler's Special Prisoners and the End of WWII, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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