Hitler's Furies

Wendy Lower’s "Hitler’s Furies" presents a groundbreaking examination of the active involvement of German women in the atrocities of World War II on the Nazi eastern front, challenging traditional narratives that portray them solely as supportive figures. Drawing on two decades of research, Lower reveals that approximately 500,000 women participated in horrific acts, from brutalization in ghettos to taking part in mass executions, while simultaneously seeking personal opportunities in the chaos of the expanding Reich. This compelling account uncovers the unsettling truths about the complicity and violence of these women, redefining our understanding of women's roles in genocide.