Great book about a piece of WW2 history that isn't often told. Picked up this book after seeing the movie. More people need to learn about these events because it gives more context to the extent the Nazis went to to erase cultures that they thought were "unworthy".

The history of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Section (MFAA) in World War II. This small, perpetually underfunded and underequipped group (they really couldn't even be technically called a unit) of arts experts worked with Allied forces to preserve historical monuments threatened by battle damage, and to locate and recover the vast troves of artwork looted by the Nazis, and moved to hidden shelters within Germany. 

This hunt for stolen treasures involved the recovery of some of the most important works of art by some of the greatest masters of painting and sculpture, with treasures hidden in locations ranging from deep salt mines to the "fairytale" castle of Ludwig the Mad, Neuschwanstein.

The narrative focuses on eight MFAA soldiers, and two members of the French Resistance, drawing on thorough research, and incorporating many of their personal writings, including letters sent home during the war.

This was an engaging piece of history and a great story of the effort to save cultural treasures.

An interesting way to look at the history of WWII. Definitely recommend the audiobook version for folks who are interested to know the story but have had experience with history books feeling dry in the past.