SS-1: The Unlikely Death of Heinrich Himmler

by W. Hugh Thomas

First serious examination of the curious demise of Reichsführer SS Heinrich Himmler that also investigates an extraordinary web of secret deals and international intrigue. On 23 May 1945 Heinrich Himmler, leader of the SS and architect of the Holocaust, committed suicide in Allied custody. So why was MI6's most talented secret agent Kim Philby unconvinced by the story of Himmler's suicide? Hugh Thomas set out to answer Philby's question and has uncovered a maze of corruption, high finance, political gambles and international intrigue.

Genres: History, World War II

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

When I read of "compelling evidence" in relation to some book it actually just fits within a certain narrative favored by the reviewer.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

more interesting for the assets of the SS
and what to do with them as things didn't seem to be going well in 1944-1945

[Glen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If found this an extraordinary book ... The author offers compelling evidence to suggest that Himmler did not meet his end in the established way ... Interesting read ...