Robert M. Citino
The Wehrmacht Retreats: Fighting a Lost War, 1943 (Modern War Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780700623433
- author:
- Robert M. Citino
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Kansas Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945, Robert M. Citino,The Wehrmacht Retreats: Fighting a Lost War, 1943 (Modern War Studies),University Press of Kansas,0700623434,Europe - Germany,Military - Strategy,Military - World War Ii,History,Militar
- Condition:
- New
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Description
The Wehrmacht Retreats: Fighting a Lost War, 1943 In 1943, the German army, renowned for its relentless offensive operations, faced a turning point. As the demands of twentieth-century industrialized warfare took their toll, the Wehrmacht began to weaken. This study by Robert Citino chronicles the German army's struggles during this pivotal year, from the Allied landings in North Africa to the titanic engagement at Kursk. Citino offers a detailed analysis of key campaigns, revealing how German commanders viewed their enemies and made decisions that had significant consequences. He examines the Allied perspective as well, highlighting the synergistic interplay between the fronts. Through his meticulous research, Citino sheds new light on the Wehrmacht's final year of fighting. By exploring the flawed decisions made by German commanders and the factors that contributed to their downfall, Citino provides a nuanced understanding of this critical period in World War II history.
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