Death Was Our Companion – The Final Days of the Third Reich by Tony Le Tissier

Death Was Our Companion – The Final Days of the Third Reich by Tony Le Tissier is a compelling account of the final months of Nazi Germany during the closing stages of the Second World War. Drawing extensively on firsthand testimonies from German soldiers and eyewitnesses, this fascinating military history book presents a revealing perspective on the desperate fighting, confusion and human suffering that accompanied the collapse of the Third Reich in 1945.

Tony Le Tissier, a respected British military historian and authority on the Battle of Berlin, brings together personal accounts that illuminate the experiences of those caught up in Germany’s final military struggles. These include young anti-aircraft auxiliaries, experienced German soldiers attempting to escape Soviet encirclement and participants in the chaotic defence of Berlin.

Death Was Our Companion also explores the tensions between military leadership, Nazi Party officials and the rapidly deteriorating German command structure as the remaining resources of the Third Reich were committed to an increasingly futile defence.

Rather than concentrating exclusively on military strategy and political leadership, Le Tissier examines the experiences of ordinary individuals facing extraordinary circumstances during the final weeks of the war.

An excellent addition to any collection of Second World War military history, particularly for readers interested in the Eastern Front, the Battle of Berlin, the German Wehrmacht and the collapse of Nazi Germany. This 2003 first edition hardcover Death Was Our Companion published by Sutton Publishing will appeal to military historians, researchers and collectors of World War II literature.

Condition – Near Fine

Near fine 2003 hardcover in a near fine dust jacket. A very well-preserved copy with minimal signs of handling or wear.