The Last Führer: Karl Dönitz and the End of the Third Reich The West’s confused approach to Germany after Hitler’s death damaged its relationship with the Soviet Union. Richard Overy | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 5 May 2015 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.