Dr. Christian Hardinghaus German Historian, Author & WWII Expert
Author of more than 30 books on World War II eyewitness history, historical fiction, propaganda and investigative true crime — drawing on over 100 interviews with soldiers, refugees and civilians.
Books, Research and Historical Storytelling
This is the English home of my books, historical research and media work. The German edition of the site is available through the language selector in the main menu.
For a full overview, visit The House of Books or explore my profile and research at The Writing Room .
World War II History, True Crime and Historical Fiction
Dr. Christian Hardinghaus is a German historian, author and media scholar. His English-language work focuses on World War II eyewitness testimony, historical fiction, propaganda research and investigative true crime.
His nonfiction combines archival sources, documents and more than 100 eyewitness interviews with accessible storytelling and critical historical context.
WWII Book Series
Six eyewitness-based books on German soldiers, refugees, women and civilians during World War II.
World War II History
Source-based resources on Nazi Germany, military ranks, organizations, units and wartime terminology.
True Crime & Forensics
Cold cases, missing persons, digital evidence and responsible, source-based true crime research.
Manipulation & Propaganda
Propaganda techniques, media manipulation, cognitive biases and the mechanics of narrative control.
Current Investigation
Together with co-author Annette Nenner — who spent six months on-site in Panama — I am still investigating the mysterious disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon.
