| Description |
424 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"A new and authoritative study of Hitler's relationship with the German Army general staff in the period leading up to and during World War II. Examines the general staff's struggle to work effectively under Hitler, despite facing many challenges--not least the Fuhrer's own divisive policies and directives. Illuminates the fractured nature of the German army command in the latter stages of the war as the general staff was marginalized by the Nazis. Dispels many widely held myths concerning the key staff officers that served the Third Reich, while also identifying their personal and collective failures and oversights. Analyzes and evaluates the army's involvement in the German resistance movement, the repercussions of the abortive assassination attempt against Hitler in the von Stauffenberg plot of 1944, and the unsuccessful bid to initiate Operation Valkyrie."--P. [4] of jacket. |
| Subject |
Germany -- Armed Forces -- History -- World War, 1939-1945.
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Germany -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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Germany. Heer -- History -- World War, 1939-1945.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany.
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Germany -- History, Military -- 19th century.
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Germany -- History -- 1933-1945.
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| ISBN |
9781612000985 |
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1612000983 |
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