Why was Hitler able to obtain and hold the dictatorship in Germany? What are the real thoughts of this German people which has puzzled the world so frequently? In answer to these vital questions, the author, who is a native-born German and who recently came to America for permanent residence, presents the following document. It contains the authentic diary entries of a high-ranking officer of the German Luftwaffe. This German flyer is still in Germany. The original diary has been condensed and the author’s own experiences have been added.
The picture thus obtained shows both the articulate and subconscious sentiments of the typical German of the better class. Whatever these expressions and thoughts, it is obvious that it is necessary to take these into consideration in evaluating the situation, both present and future. This was the main purpose of the author.
