Germany invaded Poland and after attempts to settle the situation by diplomatic means, Britain and France, Poland's allies, declared war on Germany on the 3rd of September, 1939.
Spine title: The Third Reich. Examines Hitler's rise to power, the one-party state, events in Germany from 1933-39, foreign policy and rearmament, and German resistance to Hitler.
Profusely illustrated text traces the development of military aviation and surveys the equipment, personnel, and events of the air war between Germany and the Allies during World War II.
Contains a brief, illustrated, history of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, and his castle, Neuschwanstein, built into the mountains, and includes information on Eighteenth century Germany, how the castle was constructed, and a time line of events.
Examines the birth, family, early years, and political career of Adolf Hitler, discussing his hatred of Jews, involvement in the Nazi Party, role in World War II and the Holocaust, and death.
