The Eastern Front, January 31, 1944: A German battalion is overrun by the Red Army, and the commander falls in battle. He is Theodor Habicht, one of the highest-ranking Nazis who dies a "heroic death" as an officer. He left behind a unique diary, which serves as the starting point for historian Felix Römer's unusual biography. It reveals deep, at times disturbing insights into the mindset of a committed Nazi and Wehrmacht officer. Above all, Felix Römer discovers in Habicht an enormous self-centeredness that guided him throughout all phases of his life—a narcissism that also shaped Nazi society as a whole. Felix Römer tells a story of power games and corruption, describes the rise of the NSDAP, the actions of the Nazi leaders, and their mentality. He offers an immediate close-up view of everyday life on the Eastern Front.