The Guns at Last Light

A chilling and definitive account of Nazi Germany, William L. Shirer's The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich meticulously chronicles Adolf Hitler's ascent to power, his relentless conquest of Europe, and the Third Reich's swift and devastating collapse. Drawing upon captured Nazi documents, diaries, and testimonies uncovered at the Nuremberg Trials, Shirer, a seasoned foreign correspondent who witnessed the Reich firsthand, constructs an unparalleled portrait of one of history's darkest chapters. This National Book Award-winning bestseller explores the inner workings of Hitler's regime, revealing the horrifying extent of their ambition and the devastating consequences of their actions, including the Holocaust. A classic of historical literature, this monumental work remains essential reading for understanding the forces that shaped the 20th century and continue to resonate today.

A harrowing, unflinching, and profoundly moving memoir, With the Old Breed offers a brutal and honest look at the Pacific Theater of World War II through the eyes of Eugene B. Sledge. Based on notes Sledge secretly kept in a pocket-sized New Testament, this acclaimed first-person account plunges readers into the heart of the ferocious battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. Experience the daily struggle for survival amidst relentless shelling, disease, and the ever-present specter of death. Sledge's unflinching prose reveals not only the physical horrors of war but also the psychological and emotional toll it exacts on the individual. More than just a war story, With the Old Breed is a testament to courage, camaraderie, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity, solidifying its place as a classic of military literature.

In the aftermath of World War II, Hermann Göring, Hitler's notorious right-hand man, was captured and imprisoned in Luxembourg. Among his possessions: sixteen suitcases filled with ill-gotten riches and a hidden vial of cyanide. Tasked with evaluating Göring and the other captured Nazi elite for the Nuremberg trials was Captain Douglas M. Kelley, an ambitious American psychiatrist.

Kelley sought to uncover the psychological root of unspeakable evil, but what began as a professional pursuit soon spiraled into a dangerous and unsettling relationship with his captive. As Kelley delved deeper into Göring's psyche, he found himself grappling with unexpected empathy for the unrepentant Nazi leader.

Based on newly revealed documents and medical records, "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist" unveils the complex dynamic between captor and captive, exploring the disturbing allure of evil and the perilous consequences of confronting it face-to-face.

They were ordinary men bound together by extraordinary circumstances. In Band of Brothers, historian Stephen E. Ambrose tells the unforgettable story of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, from their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to their triumphant capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest in 1945.

More than just a war story, this is a deeply personal account of the courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice of these remarkable soldiers. Drawing upon years of interviews with surviving members, Ambrose vividly recreates the brutal realities of combat, from the hedgerows of Normandy to the frozen forests of Bastogne. Experience the terror of their nighttime jumps, the desperate fighting in foxholes, and the enduring bonds forged in the face of unimaginable hardship.

Band of Brothers is a testament to the human spirit and a powerful tribute to the men who fought and died for freedom. It is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page, a stark and moving reminder of what these ordinary men accomplished in the most extraordinary of times.