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Author
Series
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
World War II began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the twentieth century: the Panzer. No German tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous Tiger, and Otto Carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a Tiger into battle, destroying well over 150 enemy tanks during his incredible career.
Author
Publisher
Cassell
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
As absolute as Hitler's control over the German war machine was, it depended on the ability, judgment and unquestioning loyalty of the senior officers charged with putting his ideas, however difficult, into effect.
Top military historian James Lucas examines the stories of fourteen of these men: all of different rank, from varied backgrounds, and highly awarded, they exemplify German military prowess at its most dangerous. Among his subjects are...
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"This is the first book in English to tell the extraordinary story of one of Hitler's most loyal henchman, Field Marshal Walther Model (1891-1945). An extremely capable and aggressive German commander who rose through the ranks of the Wehrmacht's high command during World War II, Model's expertise in rebuilding broken fronts earned him the nickname of the "Fuhrer's Fireman." Throughout World War II, Hitler relied on the rapidly promoted general to...
Author
Publisher
Frontline Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Chronicles the life of Hermann Goering, a notorious Nazi leader who became Hitler's right-hand-man, describing Goering's rise to power, and discusses Goering's conviction of crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg trials." --
