The Devil's Doctor: Felix Kersten and the Secret Plot to Turn Himmler Against Hitler

Waller, John H.

ISBN 10: 0471396729 / ISBN 13: 9780471396727

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Devil's Doctor: Felix Kersten and the Secret Plot to Turn Himmler Against Hitler
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471396729
• ISBN 13: 9780471396727
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

An unbelievable story of treason and treachery within the Third Reich The Devil's Doctor is the intriguing account of an unsung hero of World War II Dr. Felix Kersten. The physical therapist to Heinrich Himmler, one of the most infamous figures in history, Kersten probably had more influence on him than anyone else. He secretly collaborated with the Dutch underground, conspired with the head of Nazi intelligence to steer Himmler toward turning against Hitler, and, in his crowning achievement, facilitated the release of thousands of Jews still remaining in death camps during the waning days of the Third Reich. The Devil's Doctor brings special insight to spy vs. spy intrigue and the moral depravity at the core of the Nazi empire.

About the Author

JOHN H. WALLER, an intelligence officer during World War II and a foreign service officer abroad in the postwar era, is an acclaimed historian and the author of five previous books, including The Unseen War in Europe: Espionage and Conspiracy in the Second World War. He lives in McLean, Virginia.