Reforging the Iron Cross
The Search for Tradition in the West German Armed Forces
- 340 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The book delves into the complexities of Germany's military traditions and their ties to National Socialism, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding figures like Ronald Reagan and Kurt Waldheim. It explores the disbandment of the German armed forces post-World War II and the subsequent push for rearmament during the Cold War. This comprehensive narrative examines how German military professionals sought to forge a new identity for their army, grappling with a legacy that is both proud and fraught with moral ambiguity.
