The "Table Talk" manuscript refers to a collection of conversations recorded by Albert Speer during his time as Hitler's Minister of Armaments. David Irving has shown interest in accessing and utilizing this material for his historical writing, particularly in relation to his work on Churchill and Hitler. The manuscript appears to be a source of interest for Irving due to its potential to fill gaps in his research and provide unique insights.
Irving has expressed interest in Mussolini’s papers, including the "Table Talk" manuscript, to supplement his writing, specifically for Volume III of Churchill's War. He has also mentioned using Mussolini’s unredacted diary. The manuscript’s lack of redaction is noteworthy, as it's unusual for archives to withhold such documents. Irving’s work often incorporates photographs and aims to present a perspective on historical events, including the perceived loss of British Empire.
2021: Irving planned to send a DVD containing the text and illustrations for the reprint of Hitler's War*, referencing a "Table Talk" connection. ([Source: diary_2021]) * 2021: Irving mentions a manuscript related to Himmler, potentially connected to Barnes Wallis’s diary. ([Source: diary_2021]) * 2021: A reader inquired about a potential second volume covering Himmler's life during World War II, suggesting it was three-quarters written. ([Source: diary_2021]) 2022: Irving was preoccupied with completing Volume III of Churchill*, which would take several more weeks. ([Source: diary_2022_jan_jun]) 2023: Irving was completing Volume III of Churchill's War* and seeking financial assistance to cover printing costs. ([Source: diary_2023]) * 2023: Irving noted that the seized journals related to D. McCain and Theodore Bilbo had never been redacted. ([Source: diary_2023])
Irving’s interest in the "Table Talk" manuscript appears to have been consistent over several years, evolving from an initial interest to a potential inclusion in his writing projects. The manuscript's significance to Irving seems to have grown as he continued his research and writing on related topics.
* Churchill's War * Hitler's War * Albert Speer * Mussolini's Papers