Tag Archives: Nazism

Left and Right? New claims about Soviet spy Anthony Blunt

Posted on April 30, 2024 by historyatkingston

In a fascinating and provocative article in the Sunday Times (April 28th), Rosamund Urwin discussed the possibility that Anthony Blunt, the ‘fourth man’ in the infamous ‘Cambridge Five’ Soviet spy ring, may have passed secrets to the Nazis in World … Continue reading →

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Racist Revisionism: Arnold Leese and early Holocaust Denial in Britain

Posted on April 14, 2024 by historyatkingston

Some brief exploration of the extent to which crude and racist historical revisionism has moved from the margins into the cultural mainstream of society can be a truly shocking experience. It is no exaggeration to say that conspiracy theory and … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Nazi Career of Otto Skorzeny, the ‘Devil’s Disciple’

Posted on March 31, 2024 by historyatkingston

Although studies of Otto Skorzeny, said to be Hitler’s ‘favourite commando’, tended to be limited and were often of highly questionable quality for much of the post-war period, this situation appears to have changed in more recent years. Some qualitatively … Continue reading →

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The Holocaust and Hate: When the late Zigi Shipper recalled Auschwitz

Posted on January 27, 2024 by historyatkingston

We were very sad to learn of the passing of Zigi Shipper, aged 93, in 2023. He came to Kingston University to deliver a talk on his experiences of the Holocaust and it was a truly moving experience for all … Continue reading →

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Notorious in Northampton: The anti-Semitic career of Walter Crick

Posted on January 12, 2024 by historyatkingston

When historians dig deeply, many towns and cities often have at least some notorious skeletons in their historical cupboards, individuals who represent the darker side of the past, usually people who current-day citizens would rather forget. In March, 1925, a … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Nazi Career of Otto Skorzeny, the ‘Devil’s Disciple’

Posted on July 5, 2023 by historyatkingston

Although studies of Otto Skorzeny, said to be Hitler’s ‘favourite commando’, tended to be limited and of questionable quality for much of the post-war period, this appears to have changed in more recent years. Some qualitively better researched material has … Continue reading →

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After Hitler’s Death: Why did Nazi Germany still fight on?

Posted on June 30, 2023 by historyatkingston

Seventy-eight years ago, after Hitler’s suicide in his bunker in Berlin on 30th April, 1945, his chosen successor, Grand-Admiral Donitz, was briefly the new leader of a Germany that, astonishingly, fought on for a few more days. Donitz did not … Continue reading →

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New article discusses George VI’s Nazi dilemma

Posted on March 25, 2023 by historyatkingston

The latest issue of the monthly BBC History magazine carries a fascinating article on the number of Hitler admirers among the aristocratic circles close to King George VI, and how uncomfortable this made the Monarch feel while Britain was at … Continue reading →

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On the Tracks of Treason: Some thoughts on Lord Haw-Haw

Posted on February 20, 2023 by historyatkingston

Wandering around the recent ‘Treason’ special exhibition held at the National Archives, Kew, I encountered a black-and-white image of ‘Lord Haw-Haw’ (William Joyce), the notorious radio broadcaster and pro-Nazi propagandist of World War Two, and some details about his trial … Continue reading →

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The Holocaust and Hate: the late Zigi Shipper recalls Auschwitz

Posted on January 21, 2023 by historyatkingston

We are very sad to learn of the passing of Zigi Shipper, aged 93. He came to Kingston University to deliver a talk on his experiences of the Holocaust and it was a truly moving experience for all who came … Continue reading →

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