Here are secret, verbatim records of Hitler's conferences with his military advisers during the last three years of the war. This exciting collection of unique documents reveals Hitler's approach to the problem of war and his general political philosophy, frankly and without restraint. Through Hitler's own words, the total character of his mind - in its rational as well as abnormal aspects - emerges with devastating clarity. The value of these records, amazingly recovered and now released for publication, is unquestionable. They affirm Hitler's astonishing grasp of military detail, his refusal to admit the trend of political events and forces, his fights with his generals. They also throw light on the reasons for his power. From these records the reader can reconstruct an accurate picture of the discussions that went on in these top-level conferences and gain a vivid impression of the personalities who were responsible for carrying out Hitler's orders. Not only military experts, historians, and psychologists will find this book absorbing, but also anyone interested in the history of war and in Hitler's personality.