This book investigates the complex and controversial financial ties between American corporations and Nazi Germany during the period of 1933 to 1949. It details how major American companies, including Ford, ITT, and Standard Oil, continued to do business with Hitler's regime, even after the outbreak of World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The narrative exposes the extent of this financial entanglement, revealing how these corporations provided crucial resources and support that aided the Nazi war effort.

This book is recognized as a significant, albeit controversial, historical account that meticulously documents the financial entanglements between American corporations and Nazi Germany during a critical period. It stands as a singular source for understanding the extent of this economic relationship, from the pre-war years through the conclusion of World War II. The work has been noted for its detailed research and the specific examples it provides of corporate complicity. Its enduring relevance lies in its challenge to conventional narratives of wartime economic conduct.