Synopses & Reviews
A charismatic yet notorious character, Sepp Dietrich the man is impossible to separate from Sepp Dietrich the General, who was awarded twenty-four different honors during his service to the Nazi party and was known for his devotion to his men as he led them through some of the fiercest fighting in the war. In this extensively researched book, historian Charles Messenger attempts to discover the truth about this sparsely documented man, painting a vivid picture of the aggressive war and politics under the Third Reich. From Dietrich's humble upbringing and his eventual rise to General, to his dissatisfaction with Hitler's leadership and the trials he faced after the war, Dietrich remains a mysterious figure in history.
Synopsis
An exciting and revealing look at the life of one of Adolf Hitler's most trusted generals.
About the Author
Charles Messenger is an acclaimed historian, author, and defense analyst. He served as an officer in the Royal Tank Regiment and has published nearly forty titles on military history, including Call to Arms: The British Army 1914- 1918, The D-Day Atlas, and The Art of Blitzkreig. He lives in London, England.