"The War Path: Hitler's Germany 1933-1939" is a prequel to David Irving's "Hitler's War." It explores the period leading up to World War II, focusing on the political and diplomatic events within Hitler's Germany. The book is described as a historical account of the era.
Details regarding the publication date and initial reception are not available in the provided excerpts. The book is referenced in connection with other works exploring similar themes, such as Udo Walendy's "Who Started World War II" and Hoggan's "The Forced War," which Irving has also read. It is noted that the book has been "downplayed in Germany."
Irving's diaries mention "The War Path" in several contexts, including:
* 2019: Ernst van Dijk identifies a book titled "Deutschland im Visier Stalins" by Bernd Schwipper as the work previously referenced. Irving notes a copy was on his desk. * 2014: Matthew P. Gill requests a reprint of "The War Path" alongside other Irving publications. * 2021: A reader, John Stamatopoulos, received a duplicate copy of the book, prompting an inquiry to Irving. * 2022: Irving ordered copies of the book for Kathy.
* Re-print requested in 2014. * Mentioned alongside "Goebbels, Mastermind of the Third Reich" and "Hess, Hitler, and Churchill."
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