NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES: History of Terror

In the summer of 1934, Hitler planned and conducted the most ruthless purge of his 13 year period as leader of Germany. Carradice reveals, that the victims were not political opponents, but friends, colleagues and fellow fascists who had helped the Nazi party in its rise to power. The Night of the Long Knives, eliminated between 300 and 1,000 victims. Illus.