The Death of Hitler's War Machine by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.

 The Death of Hitler's War Machine: The Final Destruction of the Wehrmacht by Samuel W. Mitcham Jr. -376 pages

This account of the last days of World War II in Germany details not only the collapse of the Wehrmacht, but also the dire circumstances of the refugees across Europe. The author shows how out of touch Hitler became as the Allies closed in from east and west, and does not gloss over the atrocities committed by the Soviets against civilians in the war's final weeks. In light of the current war and refugee crisis, this is a stark reminder that the situation in Europe could be even worse.

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

By Eric Metaxas

245 pages

Dietrich Bonhoeffer led an incredible life. He was born into an aristocratic family in Germany. His father was a prominent neurologist. He could have lived a life of pleasure instead he chose to be a pastor and university professor in theology. The ministry took him to Spain and America. When he returned to Germany, Hitler was on the rise to power.  Bonhoeffer convictions would not allow him to remain silent. He was outspoken on the Nazi’s anti-Semitic rhetoric. After the German church was seized by the Third Reich, Bonhoeffer, along with other pastors, organized the Confessing Church in 1934. Bonhoeffer eventually joined the German Resistance working to remove Hitler from power. This is a complete biography of a great man.