I felt a bit bad for Ernst. He didn't really fit in on either side of the issue. He didn't like what happened to Hitler when he was influenced by those around him. Ernst tried his best, but his voice was drowned out. Before war broke out, he escaped Germany, and Ernst was captured by the British. At that point, he was a prisoner, used for a time as a consultant by the Americans, then put back into captivity.
An afterword by Ernst's son follows the memoir, and I think it's worth reading. It gives an insight into someone who knew the man better than most and doesn't put him on a pedestal. I believe the writing by Ernst flowed pretty well, even though it was a bit dry in places. I'm glad I read this one and recommend it to anyone wanting an inside look at the build-up of Hitler's rise to power. Good Book!
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