Empire*************************

I think this book is pretty good, but I'm not too objective to understand the characters in it. But it doesn't matter. After all, we are working from an oppositional perspective, so it's okay if we can speak well to them. But why did I give it four stars? There are still some flaws inside. The author please make corrections in time. And the characters in it, they are all heroes. Because in the age we live in. There are not many people like this. Although they caused a lot of damage. But because in that era, everyone wanted to restore their country's past glory. They were too narrow-minded at that time. Unlike now, we propose freedom and equality.

The "Knight's Cross of Iron Cross with Diamonds, Swords, Oak Leaves" was created in July 1941. It was once regarded by Nazi Germany as the "ultimate decoration" to commend extraordinary battlefield bravery and successful command. Although the war intensified thereafter, this most prestigious German military honor was only awarded to 27 soldiers until the end of World War II. "Knights of the Empire: Complete Biographies of Germany's Highest Combat Medal Winners During World War II" is a four-volume work set with these 27 soldiers as the theme. It attempts to outline their legendary lives and battlefield experiences in a comprehensive and relatively objective manner using in-depth and simple words and abundant historical pictures.

Among the 15 million soldiers mobilized by Germany during World War II, only 27 received the "Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Diamonds, Swords, Oak Leaves," which symbolizes the highest military honor. It is precisely because such a lofty medal can be awarded to soldiers of any class regardless of military rank, so the recipients receive special respect and special courtesy, and have become highly respected heroes among today's "World War II" history research experts and enthusiasts. This book focuses on the wartime experiences, combat skills, command art, self-sacrifice and personal beliefs of these people. It also provides a detailed historical description of their pain, loss, mistakes, cruelty and even evil side. It is an argument-based chapter that deeply analyzes the origin and development of World War II, a huge human disaster.

The Federal Republic of Germany is the largest country in central Europe. This land is nourished by classical music and exudes the rational light of classical philosophy. It was once the birthplace of the second industrial revolution and is world-famous for its modern universities and scientific and technological inventions. It was also the birthplace of two world wars, which hurt the world and itself with its astonishing destructive power. And all this stems from the nation's collective memory of long-term division and war. Unification and strength have become the biggest driving force for Germany's development. In the tortuous pursuit of national reunification in the past two hundred years, what tragedies and comedies have been staged in this land that has repeatedly amazed the world.

Thinking about things and taking a rest

The most attractive thing about this book is that it is true. The author used very detailed information in the writing process, including many historical materials and pictures, with both pictures and texts, to comprehensively tell the stories of the six characters. Secondly, the author's writing skills are very solid. Through the author's words, the personalities and images of six individuals, Molders, Garland, Golob, Graf, Marceiu and Rommel, are vividly displayed in front of the readers; thirdly, as a series of biographies, it is important to comment on the basic historical perspectives of the characters. All German soldiers who have won the highest honors face dilemmas. He is not only the most elite war warrior, but also a butcher who helps evil. The author also handles this aspect very well without being biased.