Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
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Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Hello,
This book has come into stock today: http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/ind ... y-led.html.
It details some of the most prominent and awarded Axis generals of the Third Reich and lists their key achievements.
Compiled by three of the world's leading Nazi experts, Leslie Fiorenza, Mark C. Yerger and Ignacio Arrondo.
This book has come into stock today: http://www.casematepublishing.co.uk/ind ... y-led.html.
It details some of the most prominent and awarded Axis generals of the Third Reich and lists their key achievements.
Compiled by three of the world's leading Nazi experts, Leslie Fiorenza, Mark C. Yerger and Ignacio Arrondo.
Mark Yerger's New Army Book
Mark Yerger's posthumous Army book is now available from Helion. Mark finished the book very shortly before passing away, he worked very hard in the last days of his life to complete it, and he succeeded. It is not a Waffen-SS book, it is different from any other book he wrote before but with his usual high quality of contents and photos.
We will always miss him.
Ignacio Arrondo
http://www.helion.co.uk/honoring-tho...and-ranks.html
Description of the book
“Honoring Those They Led” a examines specific points and groups within a massive subject; Commanding Generals of WW II German field commands with those primarily studied being among those presented one or more of their highest combat decorations by Adolf Hitler. A lengthy opening chapter provides in-depth details on a diversity of subjects including specifics of the five senior ranks of the German Army, from Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall, that combined totaled some 2,000 officers. Information along with privately owned award documents are shown to fully understand the process and granting of Germany's highest awards for bravery or leadership; the Knight's Cross, German Cross in Gold, and Roll of Honor Clasp. Other topics include the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, Oberkommando des Heeres, Generalstabes des Heeres, and their key personnel. Changes in command level responsibilities as the war progressed as a result of Hitler's appointments and operational planning are discussed. Encompassing all senior ranks, examples within the chapter include those from the largest group; officers who attained General rank after the war started with focus on those awarded one or more of their highest decorations for their initial command. Chapters follow on the primary advisors to field commanders; the First Staff Officers and Chiefs of Staff of higher commands. Then the presenting of awards by field commanders is discussed and the wartime status of recipients including numerous images of a field presentation of the Knight's Cross. Representing the countries allied with Germany; the decorated Spanish commanders of the 250.Infanterie Division are then detailed. With careers that include commands from Division to Heeresgruppe, 34 field commanders are then examined in individual chapters. All were recipients of the Oakleaves, Swords, or Diamonds to the Knight's Cross with visual details included of one or more of their award presentations by Hitler. With detailed military service specifics presented in this oversized-format volume, the data begins at the start of their lengthy military careers. Many joined the Army before WW I and saw combat in the Great War before serving with the Reichswehr that became the Wehrmacht on May 21, 1935. Details include assignments and units with their development, decorations, promotions, predecessors and successors. The information is enhanced with primarily previously unpublished images including autographed photos and award documents given to or signed by them. Among the material included are all the award and promotion documents from both World Wars given to a divisional commander of “Grossdeutschland.” These nearly three dozen General ranks range from famous names to more obscure commanders who had significant impact in the field, their skills frequently resulting in being appointed as successors to more well-known officers in command appointments as the war progressed. A Gallery chapter concludes the volume, incorporating images and documents of personnel related to the various categories of the study that were not incorporated with the study. A wealth of information for both history readers and collectors. Glossary, bibliography, and name index for finding entries pertaining to more than 300 command personnel.
We will always miss him.
Ignacio Arrondo
http://www.helion.co.uk/honoring-tho...and-ranks.html
Description of the book
“Honoring Those They Led” a examines specific points and groups within a massive subject; Commanding Generals of WW II German field commands with those primarily studied being among those presented one or more of their highest combat decorations by Adolf Hitler. A lengthy opening chapter provides in-depth details on a diversity of subjects including specifics of the five senior ranks of the German Army, from Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall, that combined totaled some 2,000 officers. Information along with privately owned award documents are shown to fully understand the process and granting of Germany's highest awards for bravery or leadership; the Knight's Cross, German Cross in Gold, and Roll of Honor Clasp. Other topics include the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, Oberkommando des Heeres, Generalstabes des Heeres, and their key personnel. Changes in command level responsibilities as the war progressed as a result of Hitler's appointments and operational planning are discussed. Encompassing all senior ranks, examples within the chapter include those from the largest group; officers who attained General rank after the war started with focus on those awarded one or more of their highest decorations for their initial command. Chapters follow on the primary advisors to field commanders; the First Staff Officers and Chiefs of Staff of higher commands. Then the presenting of awards by field commanders is discussed and the wartime status of recipients including numerous images of a field presentation of the Knight's Cross. Representing the countries allied with Germany; the decorated Spanish commanders of the 250.Infanterie Division are then detailed. With careers that include commands from Division to Heeresgruppe, 34 field commanders are then examined in individual chapters. All were recipients of the Oakleaves, Swords, or Diamonds to the Knight's Cross with visual details included of one or more of their award presentations by Hitler. With detailed military service specifics presented in this oversized-format volume, the data begins at the start of their lengthy military careers. Many joined the Army before WW I and saw combat in the Great War before serving with the Reichswehr that became the Wehrmacht on May 21, 1935. Details include assignments and units with their development, decorations, promotions, predecessors and successors. The information is enhanced with primarily previously unpublished images including autographed photos and award documents given to or signed by them. Among the material included are all the award and promotion documents from both World Wars given to a divisional commander of “Grossdeutschland.” These nearly three dozen General ranks range from famous names to more obscure commanders who had significant impact in the field, their skills frequently resulting in being appointed as successors to more well-known officers in command appointments as the war progressed. A Gallery chapter concludes the volume, incorporating images and documents of personnel related to the various categories of the study that were not incorporated with the study. A wealth of information for both history readers and collectors. Glossary, bibliography, and name index for finding entries pertaining to more than 300 command personnel.
Re: Mark Yerger's New Army Book
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Is this an OBJECTIVE book or just another book that glorifies Germans? I am particularly interested in knowing if this book covers their participation in the scorched earth strategy of "Unternehmen Alberich", the German retreat from the Somme in 1917 that involved the wanton destruction of entire French towns and villages and infrastructure across a wide area of NW France.
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Ignacio seems to provide a fairly comprehensive description of the book and its scope.
Considering that it covers German general rank officers of World War II, and presumably does not explore their First World War service in great detail, I don't know why you would expect it to include the Imperial German Army's crimes during the Great War.
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Considering that it covers German general rank officers of World War II, and presumably does not explore their First World War service in great detail, I don't know why you would expect it to include the Imperial German Army's crimes during the Great War.
~ Mike
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
...I sense a little sarcasm...
Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Many Thanks Michael.
John, for sure it does not cover Unternehmen Alberich. If you want to know if this is an objective book you will have to buy a copy to form your own sound opinion. No free copy for you this time.
Kind Regards
Ignacio
John, for sure it does not cover Unternehmen Alberich. If you want to know if this is an objective book you will have to buy a copy to form your own sound opinion. No free copy for you this time.
Kind Regards
Ignacio
Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
I know Mark was extremely proud and excited by this new venture, it's such a pity he didn't live to see it published. Thankfully he left his work in safe hands and I've no doubt it will be up to the usual excellent high standard.
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Just received my copy what a brilliant book, great photos and excellent text as ever.
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Hate to be the one to point out the obvious, but what you've done here with your post is in very unpleasant taste, John. No more of that, please. And when I die, please keep a respectful silence, if you can muster it.
Thanks in advance,
~ Mike
Thanks in advance,
~ Mike
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
I just ordered the book from the Book Depository, I can't wait to get it!
Also, considering that John seemed to be friends with Mark, or at least an avid supporter, this bit of sarcasm from him seems confusing and in bad taste.
Also, considering that John seemed to be friends with Mark, or at least an avid supporter, this bit of sarcasm from him seems confusing and in bad taste.
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Someone tell John that this book is about World War II, and before he comments why not read it first - just a thought
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Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
Drop the personal commentary and get back on topic.
Re: Honoring Those They Led: Decorated Field Commanders Of The Third Reich
A very bizarre book
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Please elaborate, if you've read it.
~ Mike
~ Mike