George H. Stein is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

It is a real pleasure to read a scholarly book which is well written, concise, and most importantly, where the author bases himself solidly upon the most important primary sources.... Stein stands out as one who has delved deeply into the captured German documents and used these materials to make a real contribution to our knowledge of the Third Reich.(Journal of Modern History)

George H. Stein is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

It is a real pleasure to read a scholarly book which is well written, concise, and most importantly, where the author bases himself solidly upon the most important primary sources.... Stein stands out as one who has delved deeply into the captured German documents and used these materials to make a real contribution to our knowledge of the Third Reich.(Journal of Modern History)