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The Killing of Reinhard Heydrich: The SS 'Butcher of Prague',Used
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The extraordinary account of one of the most daring World War II missions, as told in the movie AnthropoidIf anyone warranted assassination during World War II, the man to know was Reinhard Heydrich (19041942) chief of the security police, rabid antiSemite, architect of the Final Solution, ruthless overlord of Nazioccupied Czechoslovakia, and Hitler's most likely successor. In 1941, at the height of the Nazis' seeming invincibility, the Czech governmentinexile launched a desperate operation to kill Heydrich. From the assassins' training in England to their Thermopylaelike last stand in the flooded crypt of a Prague church, and the Nazis' savage reprisals (including the obliteration of two villages), The Killing of Reinhard Heydrich brilliantly recounts one of World War II's most daring and tragic missions.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Killing of Reinhard Heydrich'? A: The book focuses on the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a key figure in Nazi Germany, detailing the operation launched by the Czech government-in-exile during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Killing of Reinhard Heydrich' is Callum Macdonald.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'The Killing of Reinhard Heydrich' published? A: The book was published on August 22, 1998.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in World War II history? A: Yes, this book provides a detailed account of a significant World War II mission and is suitable for those interested in that historical period.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of narrative style? A: Readers can expect a compelling narrative that combines historical facts with dramatic storytelling, highlighting the daring mission to assassinate Heydrich.
- Q: Does the book cover the aftermath of Heydrich's assassination? A: Yes, the book discusses the severe reprisals by the Nazis, including the obliteration of two villages following the assassination.
- Q: Is there any graphic content in the book? A: While the book recounts violent historical events, it does so in a factual manner, which may include descriptions of violence related to the assassination and its consequences.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of bravery, resistance against tyranny, the moral complexities of assassination, and the repercussions of such actions during wartime.