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Sivi Vuk: Bekstvo Adolfa Hitlera (2013)

by Simon Dunstan(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 1

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English

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History & Biography

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Admiral books

review 1: ‘Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler’ written by Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams brought an intriguing story of Adolf Hitler's escape after World War II to Argentina, where allegedly he lived and had children, in remote site protected by other Nazi officials, some of them also considered dead, until 1962.Due to my long lasting interest for World War II literature, I was very intrigued by premise of the book because if this story was proven true it would bring new light on the history we've learned the last 60 years. After I read it, feelings are somehow divided because of its drawbacks regardless of some new and unknown facts this book managed to bring.The first book part is a short overview of World War II that seems a bit unnecessary for reader who is probably f... moreamiliar with its history. Therefore on such general level presenting well-known facts seem redundant. Even the stories about espionage were quoted or slightly modified from some other less-known World War II literature. Therefore the reader will get the impression that this part of the book was only added for book to increase its volume.On the other hand in book main part some completely unknown facts like existence of Hitler's daughters were only slightly mentioned although that would be a key evidence that this book is truthful. Also some proofs that on the last movie Hitler's double was filmed instead of him are missing, etc. Hence it would be better that instead adding some known history, these facts were more elaborated by authors.Furthermore, the book has design/editing problems due to awful citation method where superscript numbers indicating citations are missing resulting in losing too much time for reader to find the text which refers to citation. The citations themselves are sometimes of low quality referring only to a particular person, but without publishing full information about literary work or other references where the reader can find more information.On the positive side, the book succeeded to bring some new facts that seem true, though somewhat unbelievable sounds that there isn't any irrefragable evidence such as single photograph that would confirm these facts. But, on the other hand if the truth wasn't so successfully hidden, would it be possible to fool all of humanity for so long?Actually the only evidence that all written inside could be true is the fact that huge amount of money and valuables that was stolen during the WWII has never been found and it doesn't sound incredible that it was spent to ensure that the truth remained (for long time) hidden. The authors have good reputation as historians, they made good research for this book and it seems there isn't any logical reason why they would put their reputation on the line for something they know is a lie.Overall, it's up to each and every reader to judge were the presented evidences good enough to make you believe.Speaking about myself, part of the presented facts certainly seem genuine, regarding the valuables that were taken out of Europe, as well as the fate of some other Nazi characters. But as far as Hitler's fate the authors (un)fortunately didn't managed to convince me all the presented facts are accurate.
review 2: The authors have written an engaging book where they provide background and describe key events leading to the climax of the Second World War and the demise of the Third Reich. They present documents, quote sources and interview or discuss people involved with or who have knowledge of the operation to bring Hitler to Argentina and help him live his life in freedom and peace.The book's subject is of course about Adolf Hitler, but it is Martin Bormann who takes centre stage as we read of his plans and the execution for Hitler's escape and relocation to Argentina. These plans are well told as the tension builds up to the moment when the decision is made that the exfiltration must be made as the Russians near the bunker and the routes out of the city become fewer and riskier. This escape is very well told and the intensity mounts as the bunker is left for the last time and by a series of different modes of transport the moves and transfers is recounted in great detail often down to the hour or even minute. We read of the route Hitler takes to first leave Berlin, and then Germany, and on across a Europe with complete Allied air superiority threatening to spot them, to Spain and then onwards to his new country in South America. Once in Argentina, Bormann's plan ensures things go smoothly and Hitler is able to settle down to a new life in a remote part of Patagonia with a purpose build ranch complex. The senior Nazis, helped in a large part by Argentina's "first" couple, and the vast wealth looted from occupied Europe brought with them or held in Swiss bank accounts thrive and create schools and a society in part that harks back to the Thrid Reich.And like the Third Reich, disappearances, murders and intrigue follow for people who played parts in Hitler's escape. Bormann continues to be the major player as he ensures Hitler is looked after and protected until finally the Fuhrer dies aged 72.All in all this is a very good read and an enjoyable tale, but that is all it is: a tale and I remain unconvinced that Hitler left Berlin alive in 1945. less

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