About “Das Reich”
Das Reich is a narrative account by Max Hastings of the 2nd SS Panzer Division's march from southern France to Normandy in June 1944, during which the division committed atrocities including the execution of 99 French civilians in Tulle on June 9 and the massacre of 642 civilians in Oradour-sur-Glane on June 10. The book explores the division's actions through perspectives of French resistance fighters, the British Secret Service, and the German soldiers, examining the moral complexities of wartime conduct.
Book details
- Published
- 1981
- Latest edition
- 1981 · ISBN 9780760344910
- ISBN
- 9780760344910
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Das Reich?
Das Reich by Max Hastings has 296 pages.