Admiral Canaris

”[A] well-written synthesis of the life of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, who served as the chief of military intelligence for Nazi Germany from 1935-1944. While Canaris might be less well-known than some of the more senior Nazi officials from World War II, his unique position and acts of sabotage make him among the most consequential resistance leaders during the war. Admiral Canaris’ excellent skills in deception, subterfuge, political infighting, along with his eventual distaste that turned into hatred of Hitler’s regime, make for a fascinating story.“–CDR Christopher Nelson, USN “Center for International Maritime Security”
“A solid portrait of the iconic Nazi.”– “Kirkus Reviews”
“David Alan Johnson through his in-depth research and impressive storytelling approach, deftly paints the picture of a driven and devious mind working amidst the darkest evil to save all those that he could. An impressive and high value contribution to personal reading lists of military history buffs, as well as the growing community and academic library collections of World War II Biographies & Histories.”– “Midwest Book Review”
“This biography of Wilhelm Canaris and his wartime activities reveals how the man used his remarkable intelligence and wits to undermine a criminal regime and help its victims escape when he could. The book is an interesting read; Canaris is usually mentioned only briefly in most histories. The author does creditable work bringing the man’s work to the forefront for modern readers.”– “WWII History Magazine”

David Alan Johnson is the author of eleven books, including The Last Weeks of Abraham Lincoln and Decided on the Battlefield: Grant, Sherman, Lincoln, and the Election of 1864.

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