Hitler's Generals in America: Nazi POWs and Allied Military Intelligence

In Hitler's Generals in America, Derek R. Mallett explores the evolving relationship between American officials and Wehrmacht general prisoners held during World War II, revealing how perceptions shifted from neglect to a complex view of these officers as potential allies. The book examines how postwar geopolitical concerns, particularly fears of Soviet expansion, prompted the United States to reconsider its stance towards German military leaders. Drawing on new sources, Mallett offers a detailed analysis of this intriguing transformation, highlighting how wartime and postwar attitudes influenced American intervention and alliance strategies.