Honoring Those They Led. Decorated Field Commanders of the Third Reich: Command Authorities, Award Parameters, and Ranks - Yerger, Mark C. & Leslie K. Fiorenza
Decorated Field Commanders of the Third Reichcommand Authorities, Award Parameters, and Ranks
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"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...
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2016Uitgever: Helion & Company UK261 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 1911512226ISBN-13: 9781911512226Koop dit boek tweedehands
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[Auteur: Yerger, Mark C. & Leslie K. Fiorenza] [Pagina's: 261] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Helion & Company UK] [Jaar: 2016] [Titel: Honoring Those They Led. Decorated Field Commanders of the Third Reich: Command Authorities, Award Parameters, and Ranks]
