"The Morgenthau Plan" examines the Allied plan for post-war Germany, focusing on economic dismantling and restructuring. It is a controversial work often associated with revisionist historical interpretations. The book's content challenges mainstream narratives regarding Allied intentions and the post-war reconstruction of Germany.
Details regarding the book's original publication date, publisher, and initial reception are currently unavailable. Irving refers to it as being "downplayed in Germany." It is described as a work by a former general from East Germany.
Irving references "The Morgenthau Plan" in his diaries, indicating he possesses a copy and is reading it. He notes that the book has been "downplayed in Germany" and expresses disappointment regarding its publisher. Ernst van Dijk identifies the book as "Deutschland im Visier Stalins" by Bernd Schwipper, a former East German general, which Irving confirms as the correct title.
* Author: Bernd Schwipper (identified through correspondence with Ernst van Dijk) * Title (German): "Deutschland im Visier Stalins" * Publisher: Details currently unknown, Irving considers it to have a less credible publisher. * Currently on Irving's desk (as of 2019).
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