Hitler's Vineyards (English Edition): How the French Winemakers Collaborated with the Nazis by Christophe Lucand

Hitler's Vineyards (English edition): How the French Winemakers Collaborated with the Nazis is a captivating work by Christophe Lucand that delves into the heart of French wine history during World War II. Through a rigorous investigation, Lucand offers us a new and fascinating view of how French winemakers faced difficult choices under Nazi occupation.

After the fall of France in 1940, French wine quickly became a valuable resource in the eyes of Nazi leaders. Berlin sent Weinf hrer — wine delegates and experts — to all French wine regions to oversee the systematic plundering of this national treasure. This unprecedented spoliation program was one of the most striking episodes of the economic war waged against France.

In parallel, this book explores the ambiguous relationship of the Vichy regime and the collaboration of many French wine professionals with the occupiers. A historical drama that many would prefer to forget but which Christophe Lucand exposes through meticulous research based on unpublished sources. More than seventy years after the end of the conflict, it is time to uncover the truth about this tumultuous period.

The book includes 208 pages adorned with 32 color illustrations that enrich this fascinating and disturbing narrative. Hitler's Vineyards is an essential read for anyone interested in history, wine, and the complexity of wartime compromises.

Product Features:

• Format: Hardback
• Number of pages: 208 pages
• Illustrations: 32 color illustrations
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• ISBN: 9781526750716
• Publication date: November 4, 2019
• Weight: 548 g
• Dimensions: 154 x 233 x 24 mm
• Language: English