German Atrocities: An Official Investigation

"German Atrocities: An Official Investigation" by J. H. Morgan is a historical examination of the controversial actions of German forces during the First World War. The book scrutinizes the German White Book, which was Germany's attempt to justify acts that were seen as inhumane. The author gathers and presents evidence of potential war crimes, carefully considering the validity of claims made by both sides. Initial chapters describe the investigation's setup, commissioned to assess accusations of the German army breaking international laws. The book shares research methods, including talking with soldiers and studying official reports. It introduces special situations about how prisoners were treated, and how German soldiers behaved in conquered lands, starting conversations about the morality of actions during war. The book's purpose is to shed light on the scale and pattern of reported cruelties.