Editorial Review

The Wilhelm Gustloff Story (Famous Ships) – Booklist

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STARRED Filled with quotes from survivors, historical photos, and sidebars offering further background, the chapters present an even-handed, engaging account of the events leading up to and immediately following the devastating wreck. The closing chapters’ emphasis on feelings of shame among Germans following WWII, which led to a collective reluctance to discuss the event, is particularly compelling. With ample source notes and further reading, this is a fascinating look at a major catastrophe, which will likely pique the interest of students bored by typical WWII history lessons.

—The Wilhelm Gustloff Story (Famous Ships) – Booklist

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The Wilhelm Gustloff Story 7.5
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