Witnesses of War

Witnesses of War

Nicholas Stargardt, 2007

Overview

This groundbreaking study examines the experiences of children from all nationalities and religions living under the Nazi regime. Drawing on a wealth of new sources, including school assignments, diaries, letters, and accounts of children's games, the book reveals life under the Third Reich in unprecedented detail. It explores how children were saved or condemned based on their race as the Nazis advanced across Europe. Nicholas Stargardt challenges stereotypes of victimhood and trauma to present the gripping individual stories of a generation shaped by Hitler.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in World War II history.
• Those seeking to understand the impact of the Nazi regime on children.
• Individuals interested in social history and personal narratives.

Key features

• Paperback edition.
• Published by Random House (USA).
• 491 pages.
• ISBN: 9781400033799.
• Published in 2007.