Hitler Was My Friend: The Memoirs of Hitler's Photographer
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848326084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Heinrich Hoffman (1885–1957) began his career in his father’s photography shop. He became an official photographer for the army during World War One. Historian Roger Moorhouse is the author of Berlin at War and contributed to He Was My Chief and With Hitler to the End. He had a very close friendship with Hitler, and re
First printed in 1955 on his release from Allied imprisonment this fly-on-the-wall account by court photographer Heinrich Hoffmann documents Hitler's private life and inner circle. Loathed by Goebbels and Bormann due to his apolitical nature, the author was the Nazi leader's confidant and lightening rod. - Soldier Magazine . Hitler Was My Friend becomes increasingly absorbing as the dictator's numerous wartime crises deepen but do not expect insights on the major strategic or operational decisions as Hoffmann was neither present nor involved
In 1920 he joined the Nazi Party, and his association with Hitler began. He took over two million photographs of Hitler, and they were distributed widely, including on postage stamps, an enterprise that proved very profitable for both men. Hoffmann published his first book of photographs in 1919, following his work as an official photographer for the German army. This edition of a classic book includes photographs by Hoffmann and a new introduction by Roger Moorhouse.. He became Hitler's official photographer and traveled with him extensively. Heinrich Hoffman was a key part in the making
Absolutely Fascinating Heinrich Hoffmann was Hitler's official photographer. He was totally non political. Although he was an expert professional photographer he had no real interest in politics but he became Hitler's buddy. When Albert Speer said in his memoirs that if Hitler had a friend it would have been Mr.Speer he was mistaken. Hitler needed someone who was not into politics but whom he could talk about art and somebody he could trust. Heinrich . Roger J. Fish said An interesting book by someone very close to Hitler and. An interesting book by someone very close to Hitler and provides insight into human side of the "An interesting book by someone very close to Hitler and" according to Roger J. Fish. An interesting book by someone very close to Hitler and provides insight into human side of the 20th century's most evil man.. 0th century's most evil man.. Little Gem Martin Most of the books on my 20th century history shelf are on politics, campaign strategy and the like. This little volume is an exception to these, and all the better for it as a pleasant and yet valid view from an engaging writer who is obviously a decent as well as a talented gentleman.Mr Hoffman's book is not only, or perhaps even mostly, about Adolf Hitler. But it does contribute (mainly by inference) on the character of the Le