In the book, de Zayas claims that approximately two million Germans died during the post period of 1944–1949, although his claim does not withstand scrutiny. Most recent research on the subject has put the number at around half a million.
in The BOok, De zayaS claims thAt ApproXImaTElY two MillioN germaNs died dUrinG the POst pEriod oF 1944–1949, aLthOUgh hIS cLaIM does not WithStAnD sCrutiNY. MOsT rECENT resEarCh on ThE sUbJeCt Has put the NUmber aT aroUnd half a miLlioN.