Download or read book The Brain of an Army written by Spenser Wilkinson and published by Westmister : A. Constable. This book was released on 1895 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses aspects of the German general staff.
Download or read book The War Book of the German General Staff written by Prussia (Germany). Armee. Grosser Generalstab. Kriegsgeschichtliche Abteilung II. and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the German General Staff written by Walter Goerlitz and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Genius for War written by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1977 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Presents the case that the key to German success in war lies not in some biological predisposition for battlefield success, not in adaptation to mindless regimentation, nor in fanatical devotion to leader or cause, but rather in the development and implementation of a unique, creative General Staff system which, by its very design and professionalism, was able to institutionalize excellence"--Jacket.
Download or read book Shattered Genius written by David J. A. Stone and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A new and authoritative study of Hitler's relationship with the German Army general staff in the period leading up to and during World War II. Examines the general staff's struggle to work effectively under Hitler, despite facing many challenges--not least the F'uhrer's own divisive policies and directives. Illuminates the fractured nature of the German army command in the latter stages of the war as the general staff was marginalized by the Nazis. Dispels many widely held myths concerning the key staff officers that served the Third Reich, while also identifying their personal and collective failures and oversights. Analyzes and evaluates the army's involvement in the German resistance movement, the repercussions of the abortive assassination attempt against Hitler in the von Stauffenberg plot of 1944, and the unsuccessful bid to initiate Operation Valkyrie."--P. [4] of jacket.
Download or read book History Of The German General Staff 1657 1945 Illustrated Edition written by Walter Görlitz and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 1165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes more than twenty portraits and the World War Two On The Eastern Front (1941-1945) Illustration Pack – 198 photos/illustrations and 46 maps. The HISTORY OF THE GERMAN GENERAL STAFF is the first comprehensive history of the Prussian and later German General Staff from its earliest beginnings in the Thirty Years’ War to the German unconditional surrender in 1945. With the dawn of the industrial age, war was taken out of the hands of monarchs and aristocrats. During the first decades of its existence the German General Staff was led by idealists with constructive political conceptions and ethical and Christian mentality. The emergence of the anonymous technicians, whose political convictions were either non-existent or formed by military necessity or ambitions, only served to aggravate an expansionist, adventurous, and militaristic national temperament. Hitler’s decision to force his country into a war which could not end well and his deep hostility toward the General Staff created the greatest tragedy in its history when most of its members were continually torn by the struggle between human, ethical, and patriotic responsibilities on the one hand and by military obedience as exemplified in their military oath on the other. The continual conflict ended in the attempt on Hitler’s life and also in the complete destruction of the German General Staff by Hitler himself...There were aloof and cold technicians, warm-hearted, emotional men with European conceptions, fanatical Nazis, gullible dupes, drill-sergeant types, and true idealistic aristocrats like Stauffenberg. The...HISTORY OF THE GERMAN GENERAL STAFF, which is based on tremendous research in German and foreign sources and on many interviews with German generals and staff officers who survived World War II, is considered the standard work in the field.
Download or read book History Of The German General Staff 1657 1945 written by Walter Goerlitz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the social and economic setting of the Hitler era. It unveils an amazing story about the bitter end of the German Great General Staff, the once most precise and powerful director of military policy known to the Western world, and its command in a democratic-capitalistic society.
Download or read book History Of The German General Staff 1657 1945 written by Walter Görlitz and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 1985-07-11 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The German General Staff traces its origins to the armies of Frederick the Great. The Germany Staff lead a formidable and ruthless army with great expertise and military professionalism. The German Army served as a model to other nations wanting to strengthen their arms in a changing world of politics and technology.
Download or read book The Myth and Reality of German Warfare written by Gerhard P. Gross and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surrounded by potential adversaries, nineteenth-century Prussia and twentieth-century Germany faced the formidable prospect of multifront wars and wars of attrition. To counteract these threats, generations of general staff officers were educated in operational thinking, the main tenets of which were extremely influential on military planning across the globe and were adopted by American and Soviet armies. In the twentieth century, Germany's art of warfare dominated military theory and practice, creating a myth of German operational brilliance that lingers today, despite the nation's crushing defeats in two world wars. In this seminal study, Gerhard P. Gross provides a comprehensive examination of the development and failure of German operational thinking over a period of more than a century. He analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of five different armies, from the mid--nineteenth century through the early days of NATO. He also offers fresh interpretations of towering figures of German military history, including Moltke the Elder, Alfred von Schlieffen, and Erich Ludendorff. Essential reading for military historians and strategists, this innovative work dismantles cherished myths and offers new insights into Germany's failed attempts to become a global power through military means.
Download or read book Command and General Staff Officer Education for the 21st Century Examining the German Model written by Major Luke G. Grossman USAF and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Education has been the foundational cornerstone to every profession and continues to be so in the 21st Century. As a profession, the military is obligated to conduct not only training but also education of the keepers of the profession, the officer corps. Since the rise of large military bodies enabled by the levee en masse and industrialization, armies have required educated officers skilled in both command and staff functions. The Prussian-German model of staff officer education embodied in the Kriegsakademie of the Nineteenth and first half of the Twentieth Century’s, was highly regarded and much copied. The education officer received at the Kriegsakademie directly contributed to an efficiently organized and employed Prussian-German Army at the tactical and operational levels. The investment in Kriegsakademie officer education paid huge dividends at Gravelotte-St Privat and Sedan 1870, Tannenberg 1914, Battle of Poland 1939, and the Battle of France 1940, critical first battles. With the rearming of Germany in 1955 came the need for the fledgling Bundeswehr to educate general staff officers. This need was met by establishing the Führungsakademie (German Armed Forces Command and Staff College). The Führungsakademie was created with the same time honored principles that had served general staff officer training previously: careful selection of the most highly qualified and promising officers and a broad based education rigorously applied. However, little information on the current Führungsakademie Education System is available in the English language. This monograph attempts to address this void. The author conducted research and interviews with the faculty, staff, and students at the Führungsakademie in Hamburg, Germany in order to understand and assess the education given to German general staff officer aspirants. The central general staff officer’s education course is the National General/Admiral Staff Officers Course.
Download or read book The Blitzkrieg Era and the German General Staff 1865 1941 written by Larry H. Addington and published by New Brunswick, N.J : Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1971 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Om udviklingen af "Blitzkriegen" og de følger den havde på de forskellige krigsskuepladser under 2. Verdenskrig.
Download or read book The Influence of the German General Staff on the American General Staff written by William H. Greoning and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The German General Staff system that evolved from the 1800's to the end of World War II was a unique institution that was both vilified and venerated. Although often misunderstood, the German General Staff system became an institution of excellence, leading the German Army and German nation to the domination of Europe by the end of the 19th century. Twice in the first half of the 20th century, it also dragged Germany into devastating wars that could not be won. On May 8, 1945, the surrender of Germany in World War II marked the end of the German General Staff system. Although in World War II Germany was hopelessly over-committed strategically, the German Army and the German General Staff still achieved many great triumphs and victories. Thus, it is appropriate to study the German General Staff system. Further, the German General Staff system had a profound influence on the creation of the American General Staff, although the American system deviated from the German model. This study project describes what the German General Staff system was, how and why it developed, and what its strengths and weaknesses were. (Part II of the study presents a succinct history of the German General Staff system, which is essential to a true understanding of the system.) The study will also uncover and illuminate the flaws of the German General Staff system that lead to its eventual downfall. Finally, the study of the German General Staff system of the 19th century will be shown to be relevant to the U.S. military of the 20th century through an examination of the joint staff system created by the Goldwater-Nichols Act.
Download or read book War Book of the German General Staff written by Prussia (Kingdom). Armee. Grosser Generalstab and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issued by the German Imperial General Staff, this manual was for the instruction of German soldiers in how to conduct themselves during combat operations. It explained what conduct was allowed & what prohibited, including how to treat prisoners, non-combatants & spies.
Download or read book The German Failure in Belgium August 1914 written by Dennis Showalter and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If wars were wagered on like pro sports or horse races, the Germany military in August 1914 would have been a clear front-runner, with a century-long record of impressive victories and a general staff the envy of its rivals. Germany's overall failure in the first year of World War I was surprising and remains a frequent subject of analysis, mostly focused on deficiencies in strategy and policy. But there were institutional weaknesses as well. This book examines the structural failures that frustrated the Germans in the war's crucial initial campaign, the invasion of Belgium. Too much routine in planning, command and execution led to groupthink, inflexibility and to an overconfident belief that nothing could go too terribly wrong. As a result, decisive operation became dicey, with consequences that Germany's military could not overcome in four long years.
Download or read book The Brain of an Army A Popular Account of the German General Staff written by Spenser Wilkinson and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the inner workings of military strategy and organization with Spenser Wilkinson's insightful book, "The Brain of an Army: A Popular Account of the German General Staff." This captivating read offers a comprehensive exploration of the German General Staff, providing valuable insights into its structure, function, and impact on military operations. As Wilkinson's engaging narrative unfolds, prepare to be intrigued by the meticulous planning and coordination that underpins the German General Staff's success. From its role in strategic decision-making to its influence on battlefield tactics, each chapter sheds light on the critical importance of effective leadership and organization in warfare. But here's the thought-provoking question that will keep you captivated: What lessons can be learned from the German General Staff's approach to military planning and execution, and how might these insights be applied in contemporary contexts? Explore the timeless principles of military strategy and leadership that continue to shape modern warfare. Delve into the art and science of military command as Wilkinson offers a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of one of history's most renowned military institutions. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of military decision-making and the challenges faced by commanders in the field. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the German General Staff and gain a deeper understanding of military strategy and organization? Immerse yourself in Wilkinson's illuminating account and discover the key principles and practices that have shaped the course of military history. Whether you're a student of military science or simply interested in the art of leadership, "The Brain of an Army" offers valuable insights into the nature of warfare and the role of strategic thinking in achieving victory. Join the ranks of those who have been fascinated by the inner workings of military command. Start your journey into "The Brain of an Army" today! Experience the power of strategic thinking and organizational leadership firsthand. Purchase your copy of "The Brain of an Army" now and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of military command and the art of warfare. ```
Download or read book Helmuth Von Moltke and the Origins of the First World War written by Annika Mombauer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-04-19 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the influence of German Chief of Staff Helmuth von Moltke, 1906-1914.
Download or read book The Brain of an Army A Popular Account of the German General Staff written by Spenser Wilkinson and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the afternoon of Monday, the 2nd of July, 1866, King William of Prussia with his retinue drove into the little town of Gitschin, in the hilly region of Northern Bohemia, on the southern side of the Giant Mountains. His upright bearing scarcely showed the burden of his sixty-nine years, nor did his frank expression reveal the weight of care that pressed upon him. After months of weary diplomacy, the political crisis had been brought to a head by a resolution of the Diet of the Germanic Confederation to the effect that Prussia had violated "the peace of the Confederation," and that the armies of the confederated States were to be called out. This resolution, not three weeks old, meant that Prussia was at war with Saxony, Hanover, Hesse, Bavaria and Würtemberg, and with the Austrian Empire. Besides this long array of enemies there were friends of various degrees of good and ill will to be considered. Russia was a benevolent onlooker; Italy an active ally, not indeed very formidable in the field, but able to occupy a portion of the Austrian forces. France was the ambiguous busybody, waiting to take a side according to the prospect of advantage, and the French ambassador was on his way to pay his unwelcome respects to the Prussian king. Even at home there were grave difficulties. The Prussian Parliament, representing at that time a liberal electorate, was directly opposed to the whole policy of which the war was a part. The king had left Berlin to join the army only on Saturday morning, after a fortnight of constant anxiety over the complicated operations which had resulted in the capture of the Hanoverian army and the occupation without fighting of the kingdom of Saxony. The invasion of Bohemia by two separate armies had been ordered on June 22nd. Each of these armies had passed the mountain wall that shelters Bohemia on the north, and they were now only a day's march apart quartered in scattered villages a few hours' drive to the east of Gitschin. The troops were fatigued with a week's hard work. The Crown Prince coming from Silesia with 115,000 men had with various portions of his army fought three severe battles and as many serious skirmishes. His force lay on the left bank of the Elbe around his headquarters at Königinhof, twenty-one miles due east of Gitschin. Prince Frederick Charles, the king's nephew, commanded the other army of 140,000 men, which had met with little serious resistance, though the troops were tired with the needless marching caused by ill-considered arrangements. This prince had come to report in person to Gitschin from his headquarters at Kamenitz, six or seven miles to the east.
