The Truth About Rudolf Hess

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Synopsis

Rudolf Hess's flight to Britain in May 1941 stands out as one of the most intriguing and bizarre episodes of the Second World War. In The Truth About Rudolf Hess, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton explodes many of the myths which still surround the affair. He traces the developments which persuaded Hess to undertake his flight without Hitler's knowledge and show why he chose to approach the Duke of Hamilton. In the process he throws new light on the importance of Albrecht Haushofer, one-time envoy to Hitler and Ribbentrop and personal advisor to Hess, who was eventually executed by the S.S. for his involvement in the German Resistance movement. Drawing on British War Cabinet papers and the author's unparalleled access to the Hamilton archives and the Haushofer letters, The Truth About Rudolf Hess takes the reader to the heart of the Third Reich, combining adventure and intrigue with a scholarly historical approach. This remarkable book is illustrated throughout with superb photographs, placing the fascinating story in true historical perspective.

Book details

Author:
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
ISBN:
9781780577913
Related ISBNs:
9781840186994
Publisher:
Mainstream Publishing Company, Limited
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-08-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Biographies and Memoirs, History, Military, Nonfiction