Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself

Name: Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself
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The Mass Suicide of Ordinary Germans in 1945

By Florian Huber

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Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself by Florian Huber explores the harrowing events surrounding the mass suicides in Germany as World War II came to an end. It delves into the despair many Germans felt in the face of defeat and occupation, offering a poignant historical account of this often-overlooked aspect of history. Huber combines personal stories with analysis to shed light on the psychological state of the nation during these final days.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in seldom-discussed World War II history, focusing on Germany's psychological landscape as the Third Reich crumbled. It provides a harrowing look at the despair that led many Germans to choose suicide over facing the consequences of defeat.

An important exploration of a shocking and previously unacknowledged chapter in German history.

An important exploration of a shocking and previously unacknowledged chapter in German history.

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A wave of suicides broke across Germany in 1945 as tens of thousands chose death—for themselves and their children—rather than face the defeat of the Third Reich and the reckoning to come.

Using the words of eyewitnesses, historian Florian Huber tells of one of the largest mass suicides in history and its suppression by survivors—offering a fascinating insight into the feelings of ordinary people caught in the tide of history who saw no other way out.

Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself provides a poignant exploration of this tragic period, shedding light on the depth of despair experienced by many in the final days of World War II.

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Florian Huber's Promise Me You'll Shoot Yourself is widely acknowledged as a significant contribution to understanding a lesser-known chapter of German history. Reviewers highlight its grim and fascinating portrayal of a suicide epidemic in Germany at WWII’s end, revealing the disturbing psychology of fanaticism and the German mindset. The book is praised for its engaging narrative, valuable insights, and its capacity to shed light on a largely repressed historical episode, making it an essential read for those interested in history and military studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773699

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

Translated by Imogen Taylor
Translated by Imogen Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Florian Huber is the author of several works of history and has also produced award-winning documentaries on contemporary subjects, including the fall of the Wall, the mysterious end of the poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and the 1936 Olympic Games.