Hitler in the Crosshairs

Book excerpt: Discover the untold World War II story of a young man's courage and the saga of a dictator's pistol that continues to unfold today. It's World War II. Young soldier Ira "Teen" Palm and his men burst into a Munich apartment, hoping to capture Adolf Hitler. Instead, they find an empty apartment ... and a golden gun. As bestselling authors Maurice Possley and John Woodbridge explore the story of the man and the gun, they examine a time and place that shaped men like Palm and transformed them into heroes. As you trace the unexpected journey of Hitler's pistol within Hitler in the Crosshairs, you'll also learn: The never-before-told account of an assassination attempt on Hitler in Munich The power of standing up for what you believe in How to find strength through your own faith Praise for Hitler in the Crosshairs: "Here's a captivating tale of valor and devotion--to God, to spouse, to country--woven with newly disclosed details of an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler and the circuitous journey of Hitler's personal pistol. A masterful piece of historical detective work!" --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ "Readers of Hitler in the Crosshairs will not be able to put down this page-turning and remarkable story. From the initial chapter until the book's concluding words, this fascinating account of courage, faith, and heroism is as gripping as it is deeply satisfying." --David S. Dockery, president of International Alliance for Christian Education