This series delves into the depths of military history, meticulously examining the German armed forces during a pivotal era. Through detailed analyses and compelling narratives, it uncovers operations, strategies, and the daily lives of soldiers. Readers interested in military history will appreciate the depth of research and the objective perspective offered on events that shaped the 20th century. It provides a fascinating exploration of one of history's most significant military organizations.
For Hitler and German military, 1942 was a turning point of World War II, as an overstretched but still lethal Wehrmacht replaced victories and territorial gains with stalemates and strategic retreats. This book shows how campaigns of 1942 fit within the patterns of Prussian/German warmaking and ultimately doomed Hitler's expansionist ambitions.
The Wehrmacht's Last Stand is a gripping account of German military campaigns during the final phase of World War II, paying close attention to the officers who planned and led them.