AboutMichael FitzGerald Expertise I am an expert in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era. I am also very knowledgeable about most areas of philosophy (I have an honours degree in the subject) and am able to answer questions on that subject too. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about poetry. One of my hobbies is also politics, mainly British and European though I follow the US political scene as well. Another one is the history of crime and punishment and British social history (the two often overlap!) I am willing to answer questions on all the above issues.
Experience Author of two published works, 'Storm Troopers of Satan,' an account of the lunatic fringes of Nazi ideology, and 'Adolf Hitler: A Portrait,' a biography of the German dictator. 'Adolf Hitler' was published in July 2006 by the top history publisher Spellmount and was named historical biography of the month by the Good Book Guide. I correspond with Ian Kershaw, Peter Stachura, Jeremy Noakes, Roger Moorhouse and Stan Lauryssens. I have undertaken research for radio, television, newspapers and magazines
Organizations Society of Authors
Education/Credentials I have an Honours degree in philosophy.
Awards and Honors LT prize for poetry
Historical Biography of the month, Good Book Guide
Expert: Michael FitzGerald Date: 8/14/2007 Subject: World War 2: Hitler and Hirohito
Question Did Adolf Hiter ever meet or converse with Emperor Hirohito or Hideki Tojo or any Japanese authority regarding the war?
Answer Dear William,
I'm afraid Hitler never met either Hirohito or any of the senior Japanese leadership. Obviously there was a certain amount of sharing of information between senior generals and admirals on both the Japanese and German sides but in essence the Japanese and Germans fought separate but parallel wars without any significant contribution to or even much direct contact with each other.
