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The Scourge of the Swastika

A History of Nazi War Crimes During World War II

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The Scourge of the Swastika

By: Lord Russell of Liverpool
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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When discussing the German war crimes of the Second World War, modern histories have focused on the Holocaust. While the Final Solution was a unique and unparalleled horror, German atrocities did not end there. The Nazis terrorized their own citizens, tortured and murdered POWs, and carried out countless executions throughout occupied Europe. Lord Russell of Liverpool was part of the legal team that brought Nazi war criminals to justice, and from this first-hand position, he published the sensational, best-selling The Scourge of the Swastika in 1954. Liverpool shows that the actions of the Third Reich, including the Holocaust, were illegal, not merely immoral.

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Lord Russell of Liverpool, who served as a chief legal adviser during war crimes trials at the end of World War II, recounts the horrific brutality perpetrated by the Nazi government throughout Europe. Using evidence submitted to trials such as Nuremburg, Russell compiles the terrible histories of concentration camps, murders of civilians, lynching, and other atrocities to build a damning indictment of the Third Reich. Simon Vance's arresting performance conveys the right amount of intrigue and shock at the horrors witnessed under Hitler's rule, making Scourge of the Swastika a chilling and remarkable experience.
Comprehensive Documentation • Valuable Historical Account • Flawless Narration • Timely Cautionary Tale

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This was a detailed account of the horrific abuses committed by the Nazis during their 12 year reign.

It is not for the weak of heart.

Superb but heartrending account

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this book is something that more or less summarizes the atrociousness of the german war crimes. its really something everyone should listen to.

so much death

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This is exactly what the title describes: a litany of war crimes committed by Germans during WWII. Much of what is described is quite gruesome. While focused on Naziism, it is a cautionary tale, in that Germany was just one of many nations who committed widespread murder of its opponents in the 20th century. Others include Mao Zedong, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Pol Pot, Chiang Kai-Shek, Hirohito, Idi Amin, King Leopold II, and Benito Mussolini, just to name a few.

Gruesome

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This should be mandatory reading for high school and college students. It’s hard to hear the atrocities committed but so important to NOT forget. The propaganda portion is happening here now.

Difficult but very necessary read

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wow! Very sobering wake up call on the depths of human depravity. A good read before heading to Dachau or visiting other concentration camps.

Disgust of humanity

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