Hitler's Wehrmacht: German Armed Forces in support of the Führer
"The body of the work uses contemporary sources to delve into the incomprehensible reasoning behind the loyalty of Hitler's chief lieutenants. In addition, it discusses those who attempted to dissuade Hitler from his course of action. Appendices contain a list of postwar indictments; a chr...
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| Summary: | "The body of the work uses contemporary sources to delve into the incomprehensible reasoning behind the loyalty of Hitler's chief lieutenants. In addition, it discusses those who attempted to dissuade Hitler from his course of action. Appendices contain a list of postwar indictments; a chronology of the Third Reich; information regarding treaties and agreements; and comparative army ranks"--Provided by publisher. |
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of Contents
Acknowledgments
vii
List of Maps and Figures
1
Preface
3
Introduction
5
1
The Interwar Years:
Foundation of the Third Reich
7
2
Military Reaction to Hitler as Chancellor:
Leadership Changes Produce a Reliable Team
15
3
An Emerging
Wehrmacht
Upsets Versailles:
Promises of Restored Sovereignty Are Persuasive
24
4
Conspiracy to Make War:
Hitler Overcomes Officer Corps Opposition
33
5
The Anschluss/Czech Transition:
The Pan-German Era Brings Expanded Military Opportunity
42
6
The Inevitable Hot War:
Poland s Rapid Defeat Leads to
Wehrmacht
Hubris
53
7
Phony War and Attack on France:
Rapid Victory Keeps the Military Interested
61
8
Interlude after France Falls:
The
Führer
Seeks Additional Victories
—
But Where?
72
9
The Russian Quagmire:
Wehrmacht
Doubts Grow as the Leadership Sees the Apogee
78
ix
Table of Contents
10
The U-boat Versus Surface Ship War:
Initial Victories, Then Heavy Losses, Concern the Forces
94
11
The Africa-Italy Campaigns:
Victory Becomes Tenuous
100
12
Aftermath in Italy:
Defeat Impacts the Once-Aggressive
Wehrmacht 108
13
Invasion:
The Tables of Victory Begin to Turn
112
14
Hitler as Commander-in-Chief:
Revealing a Disjointed Organization Command
121
15
A Futile Pursuit of Freedom:
Support for the
Führer
Wanes at the Top
132
16
Aggression s Price:
Twelve Years of Rampage Have a Cost
139
Conclusion: The Military s Napoleonic Dreams Lead to Catastrophe
152
Appendix A. International Military Tribunal Indictments
167
Appendix B. Chronology of the Third Reich
168
Appendix C. Treaties and Agreements
171
Appendix D. Comparative Army Ranks
173
Appendix E. Definitions
17 4
Appendix F. Significant Figures
175
Chapter Notes
179
Bibliography
189
Index
193
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Table
of Contents
Acknowledgments
vii
List of Maps and Figures
1
Preface
3
Introduction
5
1
The Interwar Years:
Foundation of the Third Reich
7
2
Military Reaction to Hitler as Chancellor:
Leadership Changes Produce a Reliable Team
15
3
An Emerging
Wehrmacht
Upsets Versailles:
Promises of Restored Sovereignty Are Persuasive
24
4
Conspiracy to Make War:
Hitler Overcomes Officer Corps Opposition
33
5
The Anschluss/Czech Transition:
The Pan-German Era Brings Expanded Military Opportunity
42
6
The Inevitable Hot War:
Poland's Rapid Defeat Leads to
Wehrmacht
Hubris
53
7
Phony War and Attack on France:
Rapid Victory Keeps the Military Interested
61
8
Interlude after France Falls:
The
Führer
Seeks Additional Victories
—
But Where?
72
9
The Russian Quagmire:
Wehrmacht
Doubts Grow as the Leadership Sees the Apogee
78
ix
Table of Contents
10
The U-boat Versus Surface Ship War:
Initial Victories, Then Heavy Losses, Concern the Forces
94
11
The Africa-Italy Campaigns:
Victory Becomes Tenuous
100
12
Aftermath in Italy:
Defeat Impacts the Once-Aggressive
Wehrmacht 108
13
Invasion:
The Tables of Victory Begin to Turn
112
14
Hitler as Commander-in-Chief:
Revealing a Disjointed Organization Command
121
15
A Futile Pursuit of Freedom:
Support for the
Führer
Wanes at the Top
132
16
Aggression's Price:
Twelve Years of Rampage Have a Cost
139
Conclusion: The Military's Napoleonic Dreams Lead to Catastrophe
152
Appendix A. International Military Tribunal Indictments
167
Appendix B. Chronology of the Third Reich
168
Appendix C. Treaties and Agreements
171
Appendix D. Comparative Army Ranks
173
Appendix E. Definitions
17'4
Appendix F. Significant Figures
175
Chapter Notes
179
Bibliography
189
Index
193 |
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