Hess, Hitler and Churchill: The Real Turning Point of the Second World War - A Secret History [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2012] PETER PADFIELD - Softcover

Peter Padfield

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848316615 ISBN 13: 9781848316614

Publisher: Icon Books Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

In May 1941, Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess flew himself to Scotland, apparently on his own initiative, to open peace negotiations with the British. He was swiftly arrested and prior knowledge of his mission was denied by all sides. Peter Padfield's analysis sheds new light on the mystery, arguing that there is good reason to believe that Hess had both the backing of Hitler and encouragement from Britain, and that he even carried with him a draft peace treaty.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Padfield is an award-winning naval and Nazi-period historian whose most recent books were the Maritime Supremacy trilogy (John Murray), awarded the Mountbatten Maritime Prize.

Review:

'This grippingly readable book gives the fullest and most convincing exposition of one of the 20th century's strangest stories.' -- Nigel Jones * Sunday Telegraph * 'A fascinating work of historical investigation.' * Daily Telegraph * Praise for Padfield's last book: `The best naval historian of his generation' John Keegan `As gripping as anything written by Patrick O'Brian' Sunday Times 'A remarkably gripping read.' * The Good Book Guide *

About this edition

• Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1848316615
• ISBN 13: 9781848316614
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 430