ePub Hitler’s Last Witness: The Memoirs of Hitler’s Bodyguard by Rochus Misch in History

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I understand that soldiers don't like to recount the bad things they saw or didBy Tony J. PoulsenI cannot argue with a person who lived history. Mr. Misch recounted personal events while working under Hitler that were important to him. Little anecdotes of Hitler loving to bowl and not telling the world about it was interesting. I felt in the end that there were still something more to tell about it. I understand that soldiers don't like to recount the bad things they saw or did. But the empty spots in his story were glaring as if something happened or was told; and he chose to forget about it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A truly amazing look into not only the early days of the ...By Celtic KiwiAn un-doctored account from a man who had daily access to the twentieth century's most notorious dictator. Misch's account was neither scathing nor complimentary; just an honest account of his time as personal bodyguard to the fuhrer. A truly amazing look into not only the early days of the war but also the last days of Hitler's life in the Berlin Bunker. If you want to read an account of what it was like living close to Adolph Hitler and never questioning his authority; even when everything going on around you told you the war was lost; then this is the book you should be reading. I never found a single page of it to be dull.97 of 104 people found the following review helpful. An amazing inside lookBy Ionia FromentThe world changed on the 30th of April 1945; when Hitler chose to take his own life. Most people know this and there have been tons of books written about it. This book; is not another copy of that event.This is not the portrait of a man of power; nor is it the story of someone famous for knowing someone in power. This is a human story of a simple man; told from his viewpoint; in his own words--words that are both haunting and exciting for anyone interested in the history of war; the Nazis or Hitler.Rochus Misch was not a Nazi. He never joined the movement. He lived until 2013 and was the last remaining member of the Fuhrerbunker. He was a man who through fate and as a result of a terrifying injury was sent to work closely with Hitler. This book is his story. Some of the events he recounted were surprising; some of them familiar. By his own admission; Hitler was "the boss." He viewed him as simply an ordinary man that he worked for. Along the way; Rochus mentions several times that he was chosen to occupy the position simply because he did not cause trouble.I found this book incredible. To listen to the actual viewpoint of Mr. Misch; telling his story in his own words rather than those of a third-party biographer was amazing. So many things accepted as fact in history have been recounted differently here.This is a look inside the walls of a popularly misunderstood compound and at the lives of the men closest to Hitler. The human side of a man we tend to believe was nothing but evil is revealed in the course of this book; making it a very thought-provoking account.From dealings with Eva Braun; to his duties for Hitler; Rochus Misch has allowed us entry into a world rarely glimpsed. Memories both fond and difficult to relay have been recorded through his writings.If you are a fan of historical non-fiction; and are curious about the truth behind the stories; do yourself a favour and read this book. I was fascinated from the first page to the last.This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher; all opinions are my own.