Endkampf: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Death of the Third Reich

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PREFACE iv Publication of this volume was made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Copyright © 2004 by The University Press of Kentucky Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Bellarmine University, Berea College, Centre College of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, The Filson Historical Society, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. All rights reserved. Editorial and Sales Offices: The University Press of Kentucky 663 South Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-4008 www.kentuckypress.com 04 05 06 07 08 5 4 3 2 1 Maps by Julia Swanson Every effort has been made to acquire permission to reproduce the illustrations in this book. Any error or omission brought to the author’s attention will be corrected. The Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Fritz, Stephen G., 1949Endkampf : soldiers, civilians, and the death of the Third Reich / Stephen G. Fritz. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8131-2325-9 (alk. paper) 1. World War, 1939-1945—Campaigns—Germany—Franconia. 2. World War, 1939-1945—Social aspects—Germany. 3. Franconia (Germany)—History—20th century. I. Title. D757.9.F68F75 2004 940.53’433—dc22 2004010763 This book is printed on acid-free recycled paper meeting the requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials. Manufactured in the United States of America Member of the Association of American University Presses ...