The Great Commanders of World War II (The Germans Ser., Vol. 1)

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Kensington Publishing Corporation, 1980. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. War can bring out the best as well as the worst in people. Some achieve the hieghts of leadership; others assume the role of commanders le ading men into battle; still others are destined to be led. The word great has been applied by historians to many military figures since the close of World War II. At the top of any such list you wil l inevitably find many Germans. Through training and ability, the German military system produced some of the world's most highly qualified commanders. Their excellence in the battlefield brought mos t of Europe and North Africa under German domination. This book covers the military geniuses who forged Germany's victories in World War II. General Heinz Guderman: Known as the architect of the panze r forces, he was responsible for the brilliant use of the blitzkrieg technique. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel: His wily and aggressive moves led the British to dub him the "Desert Fox".Field Marshal Eric h Von Manstein: Largely responsible for the rapid defeat of France in 1940, von Manstein is considered by many to have been the most outstanding German strategist of the war.Field Marshal Albert Kesse lring: :Smiling Albert" will always be identified with hsi skillful and tenacious defense of Italy.Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt: He was the last of the great Prussian military types. Hitler would keep removing von Rundstedt from command - and calling him back.SS General Paul Hausser: He retired from the regular army in 1932 so he could continue his career is the SS.319 pages. Slight rubbing a l ong top & bottom of spine and some outside edges. Rear bottom corner of spine slightly bumped. Just a few small specks of white dots on front cover..