“Not recommended. The author takes raw material out of context to try to build a case for pacifism. THis is precisely what historians do not do. Their profession is about putting things in context. When you do what Baker does, you get nonsense. Also some of the quotes are attributed incorrectly, most notable the one from Halder which gives the book its title. Baker puts the setting for the quote in Auschwitz. Halder was never there. This puts the quote in a false context, as though Halder were referring to the Final Solution, which he clearly was not, and is typical of the whole book. Save your money.”
“I wanted to read this. I read the reviews with growing interest. I admire Baker and am fascinated by the "dark valley" of the 30's that led the world into the cataclysm of WWII.I admire Churchill and knew he would get a critical look in this book. That said, I wasn't able to make it very far. Some of the "facts" are blatantly untrue. He also takes the quotes and letters and articles out of any context.I want to make myself read it..but not sure I can.”
