The Hitler Years

The second volume of Frank McDonough's history of Nazi Germany covers the period from 1940 to 1945, tracing the dramatic decline of Hitler's regime leading to his death and Germany's devastating defeat. While Germany initially reached the height of its power, the book examines how the Third Reich ultimately faltered, highlighting its limitations as a middle-ranking power. This detailed account provides a compelling look at Germany’s changing fortunes during the final years of World War II.