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In *Masters of Death*, Pulitzer‑winning historian Richard Rhodes brings to light the pivotal yet often overlooked role of the Einsatzgruppen—Heinrich Himmler‑organized “special task forces” that trailed the German army across eastern Poland and the Soviet Union. Drawing on an extensive archive of documents and firsthand testimonies from both perpetrators and survivors, Rhodes chronicles the eastern campaign’s architects, ordinary soldiers, and policemen, revealing how they were indoctrinated to commit mass murder. The book offers a vital, detailed account of the Holocaust’s early, mobile killing phase, enriching our understanding of World War II’s darkest chapters.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Richard Rhodes
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