On 16 October 1946 Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler’s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes.In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop frankly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London he informed Hitler that he was convinced that Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived Pact with Stalin’s Soviet Union.Far from being uncritical, Rudolf von Ribbentrop, in his 90s when the book was written, sets out to paint an objective picture of his father’s role. His unique position throws fascinating light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World War.While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision-making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

On 16 October 1946 Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes.In this first English Language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop frankly describes his relationship with his father when he was the german Ambassador in London and during the war years.Von Ribbentrop was an often isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced that Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived Pact with Stalin's Soviet Union.Far from being uncritical, the Author, now in his 90s, sets out to paint an objective picture of his Father's role. His unique position throws fascinating light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war.While the Author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision - making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

In this memoir, the son of Nazi Germany''s foreign minister looks back on his life, examining their relationship and his father''s role in World War II. On 16 October 1946, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler''s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes. In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop candidly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often-isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London, von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived pact with Stalin''s Soviet Union. Far from being uncritical, the author sets out to paint an objective picture of his father''s role. His unique position sheds light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war. While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

In this memoir, the son of Nazi Germany''s foreign minister looks back on his life, examining their relationship and his father''s role in World War II. On 16 October 1946, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler''s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes. In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop candidly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often-isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London, von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived pact with Stalin''s Soviet Union. Far from being uncritical, the author sets out to paint an objective picture of his father''s role. His unique position sheds light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war. While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

Am 16. Oktober 1946 wurde der deutsche Außenminister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, im Nürnberger Prozeß gegen die Hauptkriegsverbrecher wegen "Vorbereitung eines Angriffskrieges" zum Tode durch den Strang verurteilt, hingerichtet. Bis heute wird seine Rolle im Dritten Reich generell negativ beurteilt; schon als Botschafter in London soll er Hitler angeblich dahingehend beraten haben, daß England im Konfliktfalle nicht kämpfen werde.Der Autor, ältester Sohn Joachim von Ribbentrops und im Zweiten Weltkrieg selbst als Offizier an allen Fronten eingesetzt, schildert in diesem zeitgeschichtlichen Werk seinen Vater aus eigenem Erleben, insbesondere aufgrund der häuslichen Gespräche im Laufe der 1930er Jahre. Weshalb stellte sich dieser durchaus erfolgreiche Kaufmann Adolf Hitler zuerst als außenpolitischer Sonderbeauftragter, dann als Botschafter und schließlich als Minister zur Verfügung?Rudolf von Ribbentrop versucht auch unter Berücksichtigung aktueller Forschungsergebnisse aufzuzeigen, daß die Politik seines Vaters ursprünglich auf die Herstellung eines Ausgleiches mit den Westmächten ausgerichtet war, und arbeitet die Gründe, die zum Hitler-Stalin-Pakt und schließlich zum Angriff auf Polen führten, nachdrücklich heraus.Auch die Rolle von prominenten Vertretern des "Widerstands" im Außenamt, wie des Staatssekretärs von Weizsäcker in den Jahren 1938/39, wird detailliert behandelt.Es ist kein unkritisches Buch, das der Sohn Joachim von Ribbentrops hier vorlegt, und kein Werk, das die Geschichte des Dritten Reiches glätten oder beschönigen will.Man merkt dem Text an, daß der mittlerweile über 90 Jahre alte Autor Jahre an diesem Werk gearbeitet hat, um seine persönlichen Erinnerungen mit den aus den vorliegenden Akten bekanntenVorgängen und Hintergründen in ein fruchtbares Spannungsverhältnis zu setzen.

On 16 October 1946 Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler’s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes.In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop frankly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London he informed Hitler that he was convinced that Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived Pact with Stalin’s Soviet Union.Far from being uncritical, Rudolf von Ribbentrop, in his 90s when the book was written, sets out to paint an objective picture of his father’s role. His unique position throws fascinating light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World War.While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision-making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

On 16 October 1946 Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes.In this first English Language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop frankly describes his relationship with his father when he was the german Ambassador in London and during the war years.Von Ribbentrop was an often isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced that Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived Pact with Stalin's Soviet Union.Far from being uncritical, the Author, now in his 90s, sets out to paint an objective picture of his Father's role. His unique position throws fascinating light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war.While the Author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision - making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

In this memoir, the son of Nazi Germany''s foreign minister looks back on his life, examining their relationship and his father''s role in World War II. On 16 October 1946, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler''s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes. In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop candidly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often-isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London, von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived pact with Stalin''s Soviet Union. Far from being uncritical, the author sets out to paint an objective picture of his father''s role. His unique position sheds light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war. While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

In this memoir, the son of Nazi Germany''s foreign minister looks back on his life, examining their relationship and his father''s role in World War II. On 16 October 1946, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler''s wartime Foreign Minister, was executed at Nuremberg, convicted on four counts including deliberately planning a war of aggression and war crimes. In this first English language edition of his memoirs, Rudolf von Ribbentrop candidly describes his relationship with his father when he was the German Ambassador in London and during the war years. Von Ribbentrop was an often-isolated figure among the Nazi elite. In his final report from London, von Ribbentrop informed Hitler that he was convinced Great Britain would fight for its position in the world. He went on to play a key role forging the short-lived pact with Stalin''s Soviet Union. Far from being uncritical, the author sets out to paint an objective picture of his father''s role. His unique position sheds light on the unfolding dramatic events leading up to, and then the execution of, the Second World war. While the author briefly describes his personal experiences including his war service with the SS, it is the insight this work provides into top level decision making at the heart of the Third Reich that will appeal most to both historians and laymen.

Am 16. Oktober 1946 wurde der deutsche Außenminister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, im Nürnberger Prozeß gegen die Hauptkriegsverbrecher wegen "Vorbereitung eines Angriffskrieges" zum Tode durch den Strang verurteilt, hingerichtet. Bis heute wird seine Rolle im Dritten Reich generell negativ beurteilt; schon als Botschafter in London soll er Hitler angeblich dahingehend beraten haben, daß England im Konfliktfalle nicht kämpfen werde.Der Autor, ältester Sohn Joachim von Ribbentrops und im Zweiten Weltkrieg selbst als Offizier an allen Fronten eingesetzt, schildert in diesem zeitgeschichtlichen Werk seinen Vater aus eigenem Erleben, insbesondere aufgrund der häuslichen Gespräche im Laufe der 1930er Jahre. Weshalb stellte sich dieser durchaus erfolgreiche Kaufmann Adolf Hitler zuerst als außenpolitischer Sonderbeauftragter, dann als Botschafter und schließlich als Minister zur Verfügung?Rudolf von Ribbentrop versucht auch unter Berücksichtigung aktueller Forschungsergebnisse aufzuzeigen, daß die Politik seines Vaters ursprünglich auf die Herstellung eines Ausgleiches mit den Westmächten ausgerichtet war, und arbeitet die Gründe, die zum Hitler-Stalin-Pakt und schließlich zum Angriff auf Polen führten, nachdrücklich heraus.Auch die Rolle von prominenten Vertretern des "Widerstands" im Außenamt, wie des Staatssekretärs von Weizsäcker in den Jahren 1938/39, wird detailliert behandelt.Es ist kein unkritisches Buch, das der Sohn Joachim von Ribbentrops hier vorlegt, und kein Werk, das die Geschichte des Dritten Reiches glätten oder beschönigen will.Man merkt dem Text an, daß der mittlerweile über 90 Jahre alte Autor Jahre an diesem Werk gearbeitet hat, um seine persönlichen Erinnerungen mit den aus den vorliegenden Akten bekanntenVorgängen und Hintergründen in ein fruchtbares Spannungsverhältnis zu setzen.