Disobedience and Conspiracy in the German Army, 1918-1945

by Robert B. Kane

Book Overview

This work examines, among other topics, the personal oath of loyalty that the officers of the German army swore to Adolf Hitler on August 2, 1934. It discusses how the majority of officers--those who did not become conspirators against him--complied with Hitler's orders until May 1945 despite his cruel treatment of soldiers, militarily unsound strategy and tactics, and the widespread destruction and crimes he and his forces committed.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786437448
• ISBN13: 9780786437443
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher