The Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte
- 608 stránek
- 22 hodin čtení
*First of two volumes, a masterly biography of the great French general, with special emphasis on his military genius.
Robert B. Asprey Knihy
Robert Brown Asprey was an American military historian whose prolific work explored the intricacies of warfare. His writings, published over several decades, offered deep insights into military conflicts and strategies. Asprey's unique approach brought historical battles and campaigns to life for readers.
The German High Command at War
Hindenburg and Ludendorff Conduct World War I
- 558 stránek
- 20 hodin čtení
During the first two years of World War I a German general called from obscure retirement, Paul Von Hindenburg, aided by his deputy, Erich Ludendorff, won imperial fame from his successful campaigns on the eastern front. In 1916 Kaiser Wilhelm named Hindenburg to head the all-powerful Great German Staff with Ludendorff his deputy. At first all went well. But as food and other resources including replacements diminished, and as America entered the war, the top command increasingly panicked. In the summer of 1918 German armies in the west opened an all-out defensive. This failed and German surrender followed—as did the fall of the German empire.