This book is worth reading from a historical standpoint and does show us bit more of the behind the scenes portrayal of the man who brought Europe to the brink of total annihilation through "the man closest to him" in his own words. Some of the reading can seem a bit "he said, she said" in respects to Linge explaining his experiences and the actions and remembrances of his comrades in arms. Taking his overwhelming devotion to his country and to his proprietor contextually make an attempt at explaining his thoughts and actions throughout this practically unexplainable time in history. Inscale This book is worth reading from a historical standpoint and does show us bit more of the behind the scenes portrayal of the man who brought Europe to the brink of total annihilation through "the man closest to him" in his own words. Some of the reading can seem a bit "he said, she said" in respects to Linge explaining his experiences and the actions and remembrances of his comrades in arms. Taking his overwhelming devotion to his country and to his proprietor contextually make an attempt at explaining his thoughts and actions throughout this practically unexplainable time in history. Inscale