WW2 Must Reads PT.1 - Biographies
In the wake of what is happening in the US, I have decided to create a list series with the purpose to remember what once happened that we have now forgotten. I have tried to include many lesser known books which are as important. The list is not exhaustive so please feel free to drop recs on the comment section and I will add the books
This will be the first in these series. It will be followed by non fiction books, history books, fiction books and finally biographies of Nazi politians.
created by chaoticwitch
last updated October, 2026
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I like that we have this list and part two, which helps to draw parallels to present day USA and other countries, but I wish there were more books about WWII in Asia. The fascism exhibited by the Japanese was absolutely on par with what Germany was doing (and maybe exceeded it in some ways). I AM happy to see the Rape of Nanking, though, bc although it occurred in China, they did those same things in Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, etc.
Thank you for your comment!
Absolutely, if you have any books that you can recommend please do and I will add them to this list! I will also do my research and find books to add as well!
Thank you for this list. I have not read most of them.
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose is the story of an America missionary who was a Japanese POW in Papua New Guinea in World War II.
The Mascot by Mark Zurem is good too.
Things We Couldn't Say by Diury Eman is an autobiography of a resistance worker in Holland during WW2.
The Belski Brothers by Peter Duffy is the true story of three brothers who saved 1200 Jews in Belarus during World War II.
I will be adding these books to the list shortly!
Take your time! Just wanted to share more World War II books. 😊
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