History of the German General Staff, 1657-1945 - Hardcover

by Walter Goerlitz (Author), Brian Battershaw (Translator), Walter Millis (Introduction by)

The History of the German General Staff, 1657-1945 is a comprehensive account of the German military's highest command structure from the 17th century to the end of World War II. Written by Walter Goerlitz, a German historian and former officer in the German army, the book traces the evolution of the General Staff from its origins as a small group of advisors to the Prussian king, to its eventual transformation into a powerful and influential institution that played a key role in shaping German military strategy and tactics.The book covers the major conflicts that involved the German General Staff, including the Wars of German Unification, World War I, and World War II. It examines the General Staff's role in developing military doctrine, planning and executing campaigns, and coordinating the efforts of different branches of the armed forces.Throughout the book, Goerlitz provides detailed analysis of the personalities, strategies, and tactics of the General Staff's most prominent leaders, including Helmuth von Moltke, Erich Ludendorff, and Franz Halder. He also explores the complex relationships between the General Staff and the political leadership of Germany, including the tensions that arose between the military and civilian authorities during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi era.Overall, the History of the German General Staff, 1657-1945 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of modern warfare, military strategy and tactics, and the role of military institutions in shaping national and international politics.This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.