Swansong 1945
Walter Kempowski
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Swansong 1945
by Walter Kempowski, Shaun Whiteside
Published
2015
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9780393248166
Description
Swansong 1945 brings together hundreds of letters, diary extracts and autobiographical accounts to chronicle four days in 1945: 20th April, Hitler's last birthday, 25th April, when American and Soviet troops first met at the Elbe, 30th April, the day Hitler committed suicide, and 8th May, the day of the German surrender. Side by side in these pages, we encounter civilians fleeing on foot to the west, British and American POWs dreaming of home, concentration camp survivors, loyal soldiers from both sides of the conflict as well as national leaders including Churchill. These first-hand accounts, which Walter Kempowski painstakingly collected, organised and shaped for publication over twenty years, provide the raw material of history unmediated by a historian's narrative. The voices of individuals speak for themselves, and through their many experiences, perspectives and situations, the condition of Europe during the zero hour of war is viscerally recreated. A modern classic, this vital work brings to life a time whose repercussions are still felt today.
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How many pages are in Swansong 1945?
This edition of Swansong 1945 has approximately 512 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Swansong 1945?
For most readers, Swansong 1945 typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Swansong 1945?
The estimated word count for Swansong 1945 is approximately 128,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Swansong 1945?
Swansong 1945 was written by Walter Kempowski, Shaun Whiteside.
When was Swansong 1945 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.