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The Last Prussian: A Biography of Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt 1875-1953

Charles Messenger
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The renowned WWII historian's in-depth biography of the Nazi military commander who played a key role in the invasions of Poland, France and Russia.

Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was one of the most important German commanders of the Second World War. He served on both the Western and Eastern Fronts of World War I and rose steadily through the ranks of the German army before retiring in 1938. Then, only a year later, he was recalled to help execute Hitler's invasion of Poland. He played a leading part in this and the subsequent invasion of France. Thereafter he commanded Army Group South in the assault on Russia before being sacked at the end of 1941.

Recalled again, Rundstedt was made Commander-in-Chief West and as such faced the 1944 Allied invasion of France, but was removed that July. He resumed his post in September 1944 and had overall responsibility for the December 1944 Ardennes counter-offensive. Captured by the Americans, he gave testimony as a defense witness at Nuremberg. Though he was charged with war crimes, he was spared trial due to his ill health.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Brassey's (UK) Ltd.
Edition:
First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0080367070
ISBN13:
9780080367071
kindle Asin:
0080367070

The Last Prussian: A Biography of Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt 1875-1953

Charles Messenger
4.17/5 (23 ratings)
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The renowned WWII historian's in-depth biography of the Nazi military commander who played a key role in the invasions of Poland, France and Russia.

Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt was one of the most important German commanders of the Second World War. He served on both the Western and Eastern Fronts of World War I and rose steadily through the ranks of the German army before retiring in 1938. Then, only a year later, he was recalled to help execute Hitler's invasion of Poland. He played a leading part in this and the subsequent invasion of France. Thereafter he commanded Army Group South in the assault on Russia before being sacked at the end of 1941.

Recalled again, Rundstedt was made Commander-in-Chief West and as such faced the 1944 Allied invasion of France, but was removed that July. He resumed his post in September 1944 and had overall responsibility for the December 1944 Ardennes counter-offensive. Captured by the Americans, he gave testimony as a defense witness at Nuremberg. Though he was charged with war crimes, he was spared trial due to his ill health.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Brassey's (UK) Ltd.
Edition:
First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0080367070
ISBN13:
9780080367071
kindle Asin:
0080367070

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