Bibliograph

He was my chief, the memoirs of Adolf Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder ; introduction by Roger Moorhouse ; translation by Geoffrey Brooks

Type

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He was my chief, the memoirs of Adolf Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder ; introduction by Roger Moorhouse ; translation by Geoffrey Brooks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

He was my chief

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

312626726

Responsibility statement

Christa Schroeder ; introduction by Roger Moorhouse ; translation by Geoffrey Brooks

Sub title

the memoirs of Adolf Hitler's secretary

Summary

Schroeder recalls Hitler as a man, and provides an intimate view of the workings of his household. She reveals Hitler's likes and dislikes, his daily routine and habits, his relationship with his family, the games he used to play-- even his sense of humour

Table Of Contents

How I became Hitler's secretary -- The Röhm Putsch 1934 -- Hitler's dictation and the staircase room -- Travelling with Hitler -- Hitler's birthday -- The Polish campaign -- The French campaign -- The Russian campaign 1941-1944 -- The women around Hitler -- Ada Klein -- Gretl Slezak -- Eva Braun -- Obersalzberg -- The Berghof -- The order to leave Berlin: my leave-taking of Hitler -- The end of the Berghof

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