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Nazi Propaganda by Joseph Goebbels Nazi Propaganda by Joseph Goebbels- A collection of translations of articles and speeches by Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's chief propagandist. Dr. Goebbels and his Ministry Dr. Goebbels and his Ministry- A 1934 essay on Goebbels' newly-founded Propaganda Ministry. Joseph Goebbels' Place in History Joseph Goebbels' Place in History- Sympathetic historical revisionist view on Hitler's minister of propaganda. Joseph Goebbels' Diaries: Excerpts, 1942-43 (1/2) Joseph Goebbels' Diaries: Excerpts, 1942-43 (1/2)- Excerpts relating to the Final Solution, taken from Joseph Goebbels' diaries, 1942-43, as translated by and with commentary from… Nazi Propaganda (Pre-1933 Material) Nazi Propaganda (Pre-1933 Material)- Translations of Nazi propaganda material from the period before Hitler took power including a large selection of work by Joseph Goebbels. Karl Doenitz Karl Doenitz- Biographical article and quotations. Grossadmiral Karl Doenitz Grossadmiral Karl Doenitz- Dedicated to the memory of Karl Doenitz, commander of the German U-Boat force. Also features U-boats on public display and the memorial in Moltenort, Ge… Karl Doenitz Karl Doenitz- The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg's case against the German Grand Admiral on the charge of war crimes. Admiral Karl Doenitz Admiral Karl Doenitz- Chronology of his career. The Nuremberg Testimony of Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz about U-boat warfare and the Laconia Incident The Nuremberg Testimony of Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz about U-boat warfare and the Laconia Incident- Text of Dönitz' testimony before the International Military Tribunal at Nurembe… Karl Dönitz - Wikipedia Karl Dönitz - Wikipedia- Encyclopedia article on the German admiral who led the U-boat campaign and succeeded Hitler as fuhrer. Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz: Last President of a United Germany Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz: Last President of a United Germany- Revisionist article examines Dönitz period as leader of the "Flensburg government" that surrendered to the Allies. A… The World at War: Karl Dönitz The World at War: Karl Dönitz- Biography of German Admiral Karl Dönitz. Hindenburg, Paul von Hindenburg, Paul von- A short biography. Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1936) Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1936)- Article on Hindenberg's military and political career as well as quotations from his writings and speeches. Exchange of Letters Between Hindenburg And Hitler Concerning the Status of Jews Who Served in the German Army Exchange of Letters Between Hindenburg And Hitler Concerning the Status of Jews Who Served in the German Army- Text of April 1933 letters between the German President and Hitler. BBC - History - Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934) BBC - History - Paul von Hindenburg (1847 - 1934)- Field marshal during World War One and second president of the Weimar Republic (1925-34) when Germany was wracked by political i… First World War.com - Who's Who - Paul von Hindenburg First World War.com - Who's Who - Paul von Hindenburg- Concentrates on the Field Marshal's military career. Friedrich Ebert Friedrich Ebert- Article on Germany's first President who took power in 1919. Ebert is Cheered as he is Sworn in Ebert is Cheered as he is Sworn in- Contemporary account on his swearing in after the passing of the Weimar constitution, from the New York Times. Friedrich Ebert - Wikipedia Friedrich Ebert - Wikipedia- Encyclopedia article on the German statesman. First World War.com - Who's Who - Friedrich Ebert First World War.com - Who's Who - Friedrich Ebert- Article on the German social democratic politician and his career during World War I. Kaiser Wilhelm II Kaiser Wilhelm II- Biographical article aimed at educators and students. First World War.com - Who's Who - Kaiser Wilhelm II First World War.com - Who's Who - Kaiser Wilhelm II- Examination of the Kaiser's role in World War I. Includes his abdication speech. Trenches on the Web: Kaiser Wilhelm II Trenches on the Web: Kaiser Wilhelm II- Brief profile of the last Hohenzollern, including a small collection of quotations. Letter of the Emperor Leopold I to King James II Letter of the Emperor Leopold I to King James II- Plea for cooperation with the English monarch because of pressure from the Turks on one side and the French on the other. Mystery over Schroeder father's grave Mystery over Schroeder father's grave- A BBC article on identifying the grave of Gerhard Schröder's father who was killed in World War II in Romania. Schroeder's European vision Schroeder's European vision- The BBC's William Horsley explains the context and significance of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's EU reform plans. Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl faces criminal investigation Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl faces criminal investigation- Ulrich Rippert writes on the former chancellor's legal problems. BBC News | Europe | Kohl's long reign ends BBC News | Europe | Kohl's long reign ends- Article on the end of Helmut Kohl's 16-year hold on power. BBC News | EUROPE | Kohl's mark on history BBC News | EUROPE | Kohl's mark on history- Puts forward the position that Kohl is arguably Germany's most successful chancellor. Chancellor Willy Brandt Foundation Chancellor Willy Brandt Foundation- Information on mission and projects of the foundation, its establishment by federal law, exhibitions and the biannual Willy Brandt Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize, 1971 - Willy Brandt The Nobel Peace Prize, 1971 - Willy Brandt- Presentation speech, short biography, Nobel lecture and acceptance speech. Willy Brandt Willy Brandt- Biography, from Wikipedia. A Very Unpleasant Man A Very Unpleasant Man- Review of the biography 'Bismarck' by Werner Richter. Prince Bismarck Died Last Night Prince Bismarck Died Last Night- A contemporary article in the New York Times, covering international and American reactions. Otto von Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor of Germany- During his life Otto von Bismarck pursued the idea of German unification. As a result, Germany grew into a powerful empire under… Astrocartography of Otto von Bismarck Astrocartography of Otto von Bismarck- Summary of Bismarck's career, and the astrological factors which supposedly influenced it. Konrad Adenauer Konrad Adenauer- A short biography and quotes from notable speeches, memoirs and letters. Konrad Adenauer Konrad Adenauer- A concise biography from Wikipedia. Oral History Interview with Konrad Adenauer Oral History Interview with Konrad Adenauer- Transcript of a 1964 interview with the former Chancellor on his views on Harry S. Truman and the Marshall Plan. BBC News - Road To The Brink BBC News - Road To The Brink- Coverage of the crisis in the Persian Gulf which led to the Operation Desert Fox airstrikes against Iraq in 1999. Bleeding The Gulf - The UN Sanctions on Iraq Bleeding The Gulf - The UN Sanctions on Iraq- Arguing that the Gulf War was contrived to legitimise a continued Western military presence in the Gulf region, subsequently buttress… Committee Against U.S. Intervention: Continuing War Against the Iraqi People Committee Against U.S. Intervention: Continuing War Against the Iraqi People- News and bulletins, opinion, cartoons, and links to related sites. Last update 1999. Northern Fortress Northern Fortress- Photos and descriptions of installations of former Mannerheim Line. In English and Russian. Wikipedia: Winter War Wikipedia: Winter War- Includes background, hostilities, foreign support, peace of Moscow, references and related links. War on Lake Ladoga War on Lake Ladoga- Includes brief history about the battle, images and hyperlinked text. In English, Finnish and Russian. Antti's War photo gallery Antti's War photo gallery- Personal account of a Finnish veteran. His memoirs, images and related links are included. In English and Finnish. The Battles of the Winter War The Battles of the Winter War- History of the Finnish-Soviet Winter War, November 30th 1939 - March 13th 1940 Jatkosota - Continuation War 1941 - 1944 Jatkosota - Continuation War 1941 - 1944- A brief history of the Continuation War fought between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1941 - 1944. History, maps, photos.