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The book explores the complex relationship between Germany's military traditions and its past under National Socialism, particularly in light of controversies like Ronald Reagan's visit to Bitburg and Kurt Waldheim's history. After World War II, the disbanded German armed forces were reconstituted during the Cold War, prompting military professionals to grapple with the challenge of establishing a new, acceptable tradition amidst Germany's proud yet troubled military history. It offers a thorough narrative and analysis of this critical period.
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Reforging the Iron Cross, Donald Abenheim
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Reforging the Iron Cross
- Subtitle
- The Search for Tradition in the West German Armed Forces
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Donald Abenheim
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9780691631950
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the complex relationship between Germany's military traditions and its past under National Socialism, particularly in light of controversies like Ronald Reagan's visit to Bitburg and Kurt Waldheim's history. After World War II, the disbanded German armed forces were reconstituted during the Cold War, prompting military professionals to grapple with the challenge of establishing a new, acceptable tradition amidst Germany's proud yet troubled military history. It offers a thorough narrative and analysis of this critical period.