He Was My Chief - Softcover

Christa Schroeder

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848326319 ISBN 13: 9781848326316

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books, 2012

Synopsis

As secretary to the Führer through twelve years of the Third Reich, Christa Schroeder was perfectly placed to observe the actions and behaviour of Adolf Hitler and his henchmen. Her memoir gives fascinating insights into the course of military and political events, the workings of Hitler's inner circle, and the personality of the Nazi dictator and those closest to him. First published in Germany in 1985; translated by Geoffrey Brooks, with an introduction by Roger Moorhouse.

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Review:

Christa Schroeder was one of Hitler's four personal secretaries and was loyal to him until the very end. She gives the reader many and varied insights to Hitler's thinking, work habits, personality traits and kindnesses to his personal staff of secretaries, valets, drivers and the like. For anyone who wishes to know more about Germany during the thirties and through WW 11 and who has a open mind to viewing Adolf Hitler as much more than simply as a raving monster, then this is the book for you. The reader will learn much from Christa Schroeder's insights as one of his personal secretaries, including how things went for much of his staff at the conclusion and destruction of the war. I highly recommend this book to those who are interested in this historical time period. --By Allan D. Hulme

I thought that this book was excellent in that it presented a female perspective and a very intuitive one too on the phenomenon of Hitler's personal attraction and what life was like living near him 24/7 before and during the war years. The late author appears a proud individual, writes well (or has a very good ghost which I doubt), and does not go in for apologies for her part in supporting Hitler`s inner circle. She comes across as someone who would not suffer fools gladly, so in some respects she comes across as slightly ruthless and cutting inher observations of others. A good book and well worth reading. --By Freeforall "tee" (Scotland UK)

The National Socialist years continue to fascinate. This book, written from the records of one of Hitler's secretaries, gives a rare insight into the 'inner world' of the Third Reich. It concentrates upon the day to day routines of Hitler and his closest circle of aides and advisors, and reminds us that notorious tyrants such as Hitler are also very human. As a boss, he was courteous, kind, and approachable - he even received criticism with good grace. For those who wish to understand the dynamics of National Socialism - from the early 1930s to the last days of the Fuerher bunker - this is a must read. --By M. Morton "A Reader" (UK)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1848326319
• ISBN 13: 9781848326316
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240