ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1946, this volume, based on some of the evidence taken from captured German files and archives, discusses many questions concerning German policy and diplomatic manoeuvre during the Second World War. It offers a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the Nazi state and represents a record, aimed at both the general reader and student of history of some of the first documents which were available in the aftermath of the World War 2.

chapter |8 pages

Introductory Notes

chapter I|141 pages

The Best Way to Start a War

Phases of German political and military planning, 1937–40

chapter II|47 pages

Otto to Alaric

German-Italian Relations 1937–43

chapter III|22 pages

Operation Sea-Lion

The Planned Invasion of Britain

chapter IV|11 pages

Felix and Isabella

German-Spanish Relations 1937–43

chapter V|46 pages

Case Barbarossa

German-Soviet Relations 1939–41