Gentle Violence - Hans Max von Aufsess Diaries 1943-45

Gentle Violence is the first unabridged English translation of the diary of Baron Von Aufsess, a commanding officer of the German Civilian Administration who was based in the Channel Islands during the Occupation.

In 1944, as the war turned against Germany, Aufsess was forced to reassess his political loyalties in the face of inevitable defeat. Aufsess’s account of his struggle to find a way through makes for compelling reading and this diary is a major contribution to Occupation history. Edited by Tobias Arand, translated from the German by Susanne and Robert Crooker and with an Introduction by John Nettles.

Unfortunately John Nettles is no longer able to take part in this event and the talk will now be hosted by Steve Foote from Blue Ormer who has worked with John Nettles on the book for the last 4 years. Please note that this event will also now take place at the library, not St James as advertised in the printed programme.