I am looking for a book that covers the end of the Third Reich. I am interested in the lead up to and conclusion of the Battle of Berlin, the subsequent German capitulation, Victory in Europe, Nuremburg Trials, and the fates of the various Nazi officials, heads of government, generals, etc.
Stories about the collapse of great powers really interest me and I enjoy spending many hours reading about such things on Wikipedia, though I am looking for a more in-depth book about Germany specifically. Also I would prefer it to have an eBook version
THANKS, FRIENDS.
The first thing that comes to my mind is Ian Kershaw, The End: Hitler's Germany 1944-45. Kershaw is a good Historian, an even better writer and the topic may be exactly what you're looking for. Also, the eBook is $9.51 at Amazon.com.
"With Our Backs to Berlin: The German Army in Retreat 1945" by Tony Le Tissier is a good book covering the Red Army's final advance into Germany. "Armageddon: The Battle for Germany 1944–45" by Max Hastings also covers the final battles of Nazi Germany.
"Hitler's Last Days" by Anton Joachmisthaler covers Hitler's final days in the bunker, and deals with what happened to the people who were with Hitler in his final moments. "The Nuremberg Trial" by Anna Tusa is probably the most in depth book on the trials that one can get (and the ebook version is only 5$ on Amazon).
Finally, "After the Reich: The Brutal History of the Allied Occupation" by Giles MacDonogh covers the allied occupation of Germany, with plenty of personal, first hand accounts. Also worth reading is "The Russians in Germany" by Norman Naimark.
The Fall of Berlin 1945 - Antony Beevor - great book covering the tactics, political ambitions, and personal suffering in the last days of the third reich