Hungary, 1944-1945 - the Forgotten Tragedy: Germany's Final Offensives During World War II

by Perry Pierik

Overview

At the end of World War II, Germany launched three major offensives in Hungary to preserve the the Third Reich's control over the strategically vital oilfields of Nagykanizsa. Hitler was obsessed with this operation and transferred the 6th SS Panzer Army from other weakening German fronts to assist with the operation, an operation that optimistically planned to eventually capture oilfields in Romania. Tragically, the success of this operation helped the SS Commander of the region, Adolf Eichmann, finish his liquidation of the Hungarian Jewish community, the last remaining Jewish communit, the last remaining Jewish community in Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789075323108
Publisher:	Aspekt B. V., Uitgeverij
Publication date:	03/19/1998
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.46(h) x (d)

Editorial Reviews

Using documents from German, American, and Hungarian archives, and previously unpublished photographs, the author describes Hitler's obsession with the Hungarian oilfields near Nagykanisza and how it influenced his military and political actions. He also discusses the tragic extradition of the Hungarian Jews by SS-commander Eichmann. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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