Why the Germans Lose at War: The Myth of German Military Superiority
Why the Germans Lose at War: The Myth of German Military Superiority
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A nation with few natural defensive boundaries, Germany traditionally had to struggle to survive, and developed a militant outlook. It's great strengths were the brilliance of individual generals and military thinkers, and the skill and tenacity of the fighting men. This book presents an account of the flawed brilliance of German generalship.
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Why the Germans Lose at War: The Myth of German Military Superiority by Kenneth Macksey
A masterly account of the flawed brilliance of German generalship The reasons for actions that have shaped world history The German armed forces suffered crushing defeat in the last century. Kenneth Macksey examines the reasons behind these catastrophic military failures: the random fortunes of war, or the inevitable result of a particular structure, leadership and history? A nation with few natural defensive boundaries, Germany traditionally had to struggle to survive, and developed an aggressive and militant outlook. Its great strengths were the brilliance of individual generals and military thinkers, the innovative development of the military forces, and the skill and tenacity of the fighting men.Set against all this was a short-term war policy, a tendency to underestimate the enemy and believe its own propaganda, and the politicisation of the military staffs. These and many other factors were to lead Germany from nineteenth-century success, and dreams of world domination, to twentieth-century defeat. Kenneth Macksey's other books include Guderian: Panzer General, Rommel: Campaigns and Battles, and the alternate history Invasion: The German Invasion of England, July 1940.
"'This book is a brilliant and knowledgeable account of German military history which makes for thought provoking reading' Military Modelcraft International 'A lucid and knowledgeable military history, with informative insights on the interactions between the various areas of German Army operations.' RUSI Journal"
Kenneth Macksey's other books include Guderian: Panzer General, Rommel: Campaigns and Battles, and the alternate history Invasion: The German Invasion of England, July 1940.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781853676932 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853676934 |
| Title | Why the Germans Lose at War: The Myth of German Military Superiority |
| Author | Kenneth Macksey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Greenhill Books |
| Year published | 2006-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |