William L. Shirer Quotes

1904–1993 United States

William Lawrence Shirer (February 23, 1904 – December 28, 1993) was an American journalist and war correspondent. He wrote The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, a history of Nazi Germany cited in scholarly works since publication.

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Also known as: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

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Perhaps America will one day go fascist democratically, by popular vote.

I myself was to experience how easily one is taken in by a lying and censored press and radio in a totalitarian state.

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1960)

The surrender that was to culminate in Munich had begun.

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1960)

The way would be open for the soldiers, that is, if Chamberlain didn't pull another Munich. "I am only afraid that some Schweinehund (dirty dog) will make a proposal for mediation."

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1960)

Germany was to be made one vast wasteland. Nothing was to be left with which the German people might somehow survive their defeat.

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1960)

"If we do not hold the Rhine permanently [Foch told them] there is no neutralization, no disarmament, no written clause of any nature, which can prevent Germany from breaking out across it and gaining the upper hand. No aid could arrive in time from England or America to save France from complete defeat."

The Collapse of the Third Republic (1969)

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