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New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by VWKDF » 27 May 2019, 20:49

Hello everyone,

I would like to tell you about a new book i have co-authored. It has taken many years to research and write and is based entirely on archive documents, including some documents released to the authors from US intelligence agencies under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil by Dean Reuter, Colm Lowery and Keith Chester published by Regnery History details the decades long search for the truth about SS General Hans Kammler's disappearance at the end of World War Two.

Dean Reuter is General Counsel of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy and a fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. He was appointed by the former US president and is the editor of Liberty’s Nemesis: The Unchecked Expansion of the State and Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security.

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He’s the worst Nazi war criminal you’ve never heard of

Sidekick to SS Chief Heinrich Himmler and supervisor of Nazi rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, General Hans Kammler was responsible for the construction of Hitler’s slave labor sites and concentration camps. He personally altered the design of Auschwitz to increase crowding, ensuring that epidemic diseases would complement the work of the gas chambers.

Why has the world forgotten this monster? Kammler was declared dead after the war. But the aide who testified to Kammler’s supposed “suicide” never produced the general’s dog tags or any other proof of death.

Dean Reuter, Colm Lowery, and Keith Chester have spent decades on the trail of the elusive Kammler, uncovering documents unseen since the 1940s and visiting the purported site of Kammler’s death, now in the Czech Republic.

Their astonishing discovery: US government documents prove that Hans Kammler was in American custody for months after the war—well after his officially declared suicide.

And what happened to him after that? Kammler was kept out of public view, never indicted or tried, but to what end? Did he cooperate with Nuremberg prosecutors investigating Nazi war crimes? Was he protected so the United States could benefit from his intimate knowledge of the Nazi rocket program and Germany’s secret weapons?

The Hidden Nazi is true history more harrowing—and shocking—than the most thrilling fiction.

Available now for pre-order on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Nazi-Unto ... way&sr=8-1

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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by steve248 » 13 Jun 2019, 19:05

No doubt another speculative 2+2 = 35.
I wonder whether the authors have answered the question 'what did he have to offer?'
Because the answer is not very much
Kammler was a management specialist. He dealt in architectural questions at WVHA including the building specifications for the Auschwitz crematorium building that included the gas chambers in 1942. In 1944 made responsible for the V-2 missile firings and in 1945, added jet fighter production to his list of jobs trying to mesh men and materiel. A forlorn task in 1945 because Germany did not have the fuel to allow flight operations.
And why would Kammler be treated any different to Speer who was also doing as similar job in Germany industry. Speer was widely interrogated before being released for trial


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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by guder » 14 Jun 2019, 14:56

Unfortunately it reminds me of the Bender Gestapo Muller books. Max Williams SS Elite had no hint of what this book is telling on Kammler. I will look at a copy. Doubt I will buy it.

Paul

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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by VWKDF » 22 Jun 2019, 15:39

1. Advance praise for The Hidden Nazi from Pulitzer Prize Finalist, author and historian Arthur Herman:
It’s strange that no one has yet written a biography of SS General Hans Kammler, one of the brutal masterminds of the German military-industrial complex and the Holocaust. But when you read ‘The Hidden Nazi’ you will realize that until now no one had the knowledge, persistence, and sheer nerve that the authors brought to the job of unlocking the multiple mysteries surrounding this evil genius of the Third Reich.

It’s a story where Schindler’s List meets Doctor Strangelove. Read it, be amazed and shocked by what Kammler did, and outraged by how he escaped final justice; but above all read ‘The Hidden Nazi.’

Arthur Herman, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, historian and author of:

Gandhi & Churchill: The Epic Rivalry that Destroyed an Empire and Forged Our Age.
1917: Lenin, Wilson, and the Birth of the New World Disorder.
Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II.
To Rule the Waves: How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World
Douglas MacArthur: American Warrior

2. Advance praise for The Hidden Nazi from award-winning, NYT bestselling author James Swanson:
Wernher von Braun called him “The greatest rogue and adventurer I have ever seen.” Albert Speer damned him as “One of Himmler’s most brutal and most ruthless henchmen.” He engineered the Holocaust, built the concentration camps and perfected the gas chambers and crematoria. He pioneered slave labor, and masterminded rocket, fighter jet and secret, wonder weapon production. And at the end of W.W. II, he vanished without a trace. Enigmatic SS General Hans Kammler is the most diabolic Nazi you’ve never heard of.

Dean Reuter takes readers on a gripping, exciting and suspenseful hunt in search of the mysterious war criminal. The Hidden Nazi is a fascinating forensic detective story that reads like a great crime thriller. Did Kammler fake his death and survive the war? How did he escape justice? Did America strike a deal with the devil in exchange for his secrets?

Splendidly written with verve and expertise, The Hidden Nazi is storytelling at its best.

Dean Reuter combines superb narrative history with a riveting personal memoir of his harrowing psychological journey into Hans Kammler’s heart of darkness.

JAMES L. SWANSON, Edgar Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt: The 12 Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer.


Available now for pre-order on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Nazi-Unto ... way&sr=8-1

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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by VWKDF » 29 Aug 2019, 21:52

Hi everyone, here are a few more advanced praises we received for our book The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil

“The Hidden Nazi by Dean Reuter is a stunning achievement. This tightly drawn portrait of SS General Hans Kammler takes the reader from his personal life as recalled in interviews with his son through his notorious work supervising construction of underground factories like Mittelwerk-Dora, where Wernher von Braun’s V-2 rockets were built, and at Auschwitz where this ruthless Nazi perfected the gas chambers. Throughout the book Reuter tells a riveting tale of horror, ending with Kammler’s escape from justice. But where to? Finally, I must complement the researchers Colm Lowery and Keith Chester for collecting a massive treasure trove of documents that made this excellent book possible.”
Author: Linda Hunt, Investigative Reporters & Editors Award–winning author of Secret Agenda: The U.S. Government, Nazi Scientists and Project Paperclip, 1945 to 1991.

“Justice delayed is justice denied? Not in this case. At long last, and at the skillful hands of Dean Reuter, aparticularly nasty Nazi has been brought before the bar of history for a lasting sort of justice—the measured but stern judgment of a meticulous historian.”
Author: George F. Will, Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist.

Thank you very much for your interest and support!

Best wishes
Colm

Available to order on Amazon now - release date Oct 8th.
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Nazi-Unto ... way&sr=8-1
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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by J. Duncan » 01 Sep 2019, 03:26

Book got a nod from Arthur Herman. Herman’s
not a slouch, he’s written some good books, one
of my favorites being “The Idea of Decline”.

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Re: New book on SS General Hans Kammler

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Post by VWKDF » 14 Oct 2019, 19:50

Hi All, The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil - the new book on SS General Hans Kammler - is now available for sale. Here are some of the five star reviews received so far on Amazon.com;

5 stars A Must Read
Dean Reuter and team have authored a thrilling and original contribution to the history of World War II. While you might think there isn't much new ground to cover in a subject area that has been written about so extensively, they do so in this deeply researched, yet briskly moving book. This is a must read for all who enjoy World War II and American history, as well as those who simply want to add a good read to their bookshelf. Five stars!

5 stars WOW
"Riveting is an understatement. The fact that we have known zero about Kammler until now makes it all the more compelling. Reuter’s writing style keeps this rolling throughout like a hijacked train."

5 stars Incredible read
Great read. Such an incredible story that is told in a way that keeps you turning pages.

]5 stars Amazing writing and a gripping journey on the hunt for the truth
"I was given an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review of the book . The Hidden Nazi sits in a genre of WW2 books which I don’t often read. At times I find that books of this nature can be hard to follow or are devoid of energy and pace but this book is different. Dean Reuter, Colm Lowery and Keith Chester have done a great job researching and writing this book. Hans Kammler was instrumental in many of Germany’s WW2 building projects for the Third Reich. He helped engineer the most diabolical and efficient killing machines, the Nazi regime’s concentration camps. With ruthless efficiency this ‘old hand Nazi’ was instrumental in Germany’s ability to carry out the holocaust and other war crimes and this places him amongst some of the top henchmen of Hitler and Himmler. He oversaw the construction and manufacture of the Vergeltungswaffen (Vengence weapons V1 & V2) as well as other prototypes for advanced rockets. Documents uncovered in the trios research also show that we was involved in the research of nuclear weapons and long range ballistics that could deliver them to other continents. The teams volume of research is immense and at times groundbreaking. The story reads beautifully and each new piece of evidence pulls you along through the pages as you join the search for the next piece of the puzzle in the ultimate search for Kammler. I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and learned much of the role of Kammler and the SS in the research and development of weapons that played their part in the war and the space race in years to come. Dean Reuter’s writing is superb, he draws you in and takes you on an adventure as the team work towards finding the truth behind what happened to Dr Hans Kammler. A great book and one you will want to add to your library"

Many thanks
CJ
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Post by VWKDF » 10 Nov 2019, 02:16

Hi all,

please see below weblink a video Interview with Dean Reuter, author of 'The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil'. The book that tells the true story of SS General Hans Kammler - including his wartime exploits and surrender.

based on an interview with his son and US government documents released to the authors throughout the 15 years of investigation.

I hope you enjoy the interview and please do share the link with friends with an interest in World War Two history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkeQAjna6OQ

Best wishes
Colm
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Post by Mark Costa » 10 Nov 2019, 17:16

Having read the book already, I can say that it has many interesting documents in it that strongly points to the fact that indeed, Kammler survived and worked with the US Army etc. The book itself reads like a treasure hunt and detective story. The authors recount their hunt for documents that he survived. These documents from the US archives state definitely that the US Army had him custody at least until late 1947. A great read that will hopefully lead others to hunt for more evidence in various official archives.

Mark Costa

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Post by VWKDF » 30 Nov 2019, 23:58

Hi Everyone

This new book on Hans Kammler - The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil - was released in the UK this week and it is now available on Amazon.co.uk. Thanks all for your interest and I hope you enjoy the read and the adventure.

Best wishes
Colm

heres the link to the Amazon UK page.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Nazi-Un ... 401&sr=8-1

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Post by Michael Miller » 02 Dec 2019, 17:07

If the concept of the book is convincing to Mark Costa, then I'll give it a chance. And based on the interview, the author clearly knows his stuff and has done his research.

As for the Eric Metaxas Radio Show", it should be noted that Mr. Metaxas has grown to become a full-fledged far-right propagandist whose grotesque "children's books" ("Donald Builds the Wall" and "Donald Drains the Swamp") hearken back to those published by Julius Streicher (e.g., Elvira Bauer & Philipp "Fips" Rupprecht, Trau keinem Fuchs auf grüner Heid und keinem Jud auf seinem Eid - "Trust No Fox on his Green Heath and No Jew on his Oath").

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