In "Hitler's War", Irving presents a narrative that deviates from the widely accepted historical account of World War II. He argues that Hitler was not directly involved in the planning and execution of the Holocaust, and that the atrocities committed during the war were the result of actions by lower-ranking officials and the SS. Irving also claims that Hitler was not aware of the full extent of the atrocities being committed.
: Following the trial, many mainstream publishers ceased distribution, and Irving’s reputation as a historian was effectively destroyed. In "Hitler's War", Irving presents a narrative that
Here is the story behind the book, its central thesis, and the impact it had on the author and the world of history. In "Hitler's War"