David Irving

David Irving is a British historian known for his work on 20th-century military and political history, especially World War II. However, he is also a controversial figure because he has been accused of Holocaust denial—rejecting or minimizing the genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis—and promoting Nazi ideologies. His views have led to widespread criticism and legal actions, including a notable libel suit in which he was found to have made false and antisemitic claims. Irving’s legacy is complex, balancing scholarly work with allegations of hate speech and historical distortion.