The Collapse of the Third Republic: An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940

The Fall of France by William L.

Shirer is a gripping and insightful account of the fall of France to Hitler's Third Reich during World War II.

As an international war correspondent and radio commentator, Shirer was there to witness the events firsthand, providing a vivid and moving eyewitness account that brings the historical events to life.

Based on in-person conversations with leaders, diplomats, generals, and ordinary citizens, Shirer constructs a compelling narrative of the events without losing sight of the human experience.

The book provides a detailed and exhaustively documented account of the tactical military misjudgments that led to the fall of France, as well as the daily realities of life for French citizens under Nazi rule.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history and the events leading up to it.