Hitler baut Grossdeutschland : im Triumph von Königsberg nach Wien

Hitler baut Grossdeutschland : im Triumph von Königsberg nach Wien-Published by Berlin, Zeitgeschichte-Verlag, 1938 this softcover book is one of Heinrich Hoffmann's photo journals that covers Hitler's triumphs from Königsberg to Vienna.This book documents the 29 days between Germany's annexation of Austria on March 12, 1938, and the April 10 referendum crowning Hitler's achievement. The referendum question was: Do you agree with the reunification of Austria with the German Reich that was enacted on 13 March 1938 and do you vote for the list of our leader Adolf Hitler? The result was reported as 99.73% in favor, with a 99.71% turnout. There are 73 striking b/w photos of Hitler during several speeches given throughout Germany and Austria. Starting in Königsberg on March 26, in which he launched the referendum campaign.The Führer is also seen addressing crowds in Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Köln, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, München, Graz, Klagenfurt, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Linz.His last address on the matter was held on April 9, at the Nordwestbahnhof, in Vienna. The photographs were taken by Heinrich Hoffmann, Hitler's personal photographer, and they show the Fuhrer being greeted by and talking to large and enthusiastic crowds. This book measures approx. 7 ½ inches (19.05cm) by 11 inches (27.94cm). It has some shelf scuffing on the edges, and there is a signature on the inside cover dated 2 May 1940. Overall, this is in very good condition.