The House of Krupp: The Steel Dynasty that Armed the Nazis

by Peter Batty

The Krupp industrial empire was one of Germany's wealthiest and most powerful corporations, and it contributed to the armaments used in several of its country's wars. British journalist Peter Batty tells the story of the Krupp family and the company they started during the industrial revolution, and how subsequent Krupps produced cannons used in the Franco-Prussian War, U-boats and shells for World War I, and the countless weapons and vehicles, including the biggest cannon ever made, for Hitler's army. The House of Krupp recounts the trial at Nuremberg of magnate Alfried Krupp, and the rebirth and astounding success of his company in the years after the war―years that saw Alfried become one of the richest men in the world.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Richard Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Krupp family invented the arms race starting in the 18th century.

[Steven Monrad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huge and amazing

[Harry · Rating 3 out of 5]

More background on WWII

[Ruth Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book many years ago. I remember that I did enjoy it much more than I thought I would.