Joachim Fest
Joachim Clemens Fest (8 December 1926 – 11 September 2006) was a German historian, journalist, critic and editor who was best known for his writings and public commentary on Nazi Germany, including a biography of Adolf Hitler and books about Albert Speer and German resistance to Nazism. He was a leading figure in the debate among German historians about the Nazi era. In recent years his writings have earned both praise and strong criticism.
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| Born | Joachim Clemens Fest 8 December 1926 Berlin, Germany |
| Died | 11 September 2006 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | University of Freiburg |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, Journalist |
| Known for | Writings and commentary on Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany |
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