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Fighting for the Fatherland : The Story of the German Soldier from 1648 to...
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Type
- History
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781597970693
- Book Title
- Fighting for the Fatherland : the Story of the German Soldier from 1648 to the Present Day
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.7 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Europe / Germany, Military / General, Military
- Item Weight
- 32.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 466 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potomac Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1597970697
ISBN-13
9781597970693
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57183523
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fighting for the Fatherland : the Story of the German Soldier from 1648 to the Present Day
Number of Pages
466 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Europe / Germany, Military / General, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
32.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-021825
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This is the most comprehensive and accessible account of the German soldier ever published in English. It also shows, once again, the merit of having such a history written by an author who blends military experience with academic perception." --Richard Holmes, editor of THE OXFORD COMPANION TO MILITARY HISTORY
Dewey Decimal
355.00943
Synopsis
"Fighting for the Fatherland" traces and analyzes three and a half centuries of the evolution of the German fighting man and the armies in which he served. It sets his patriotism against his cultural background and against the ever-changing national imperatives of his time.The German soldier's cultural legacy encompasses the romanticized Teutonic legends of Germanic mythology. The more immediate and pragmatic imperatives of Brandenburg's and Prussia's national survival during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries reinforced the Germans' emerging awareness of their wider national identity, precipitating the heady brew of spectacular military victories and imperialist aspirations that dominated the following century. But then came the humiliating Versailles Treaty and the pervasive lure of National Socialism, a perverse path that left Germany divided in 1945 after a world war that saw both the zenith and nadir of the German soldier's fortunes. Finally, yet another culture, with its very different priorities, today underwrites the post-Cold War Bundeswehr of a reunified Germany. David Stone explores the true nature of the German soldier-his motivation, his preparation for war, his conduct in battle-and those aspects of his training, organization, leadership, and lifestyle that reveal why this fighter for his fatherland has proven so formidable and has had such a pronounced impact upon European and world history during the past 350 years. With a foreword by Richard Holmes., Traces and analyzes three and a half centuries of the evolution of the German fighting man and the armies in which he served. This book explores the true nature of the German soldier - his motivation, his preparation for war, his conduct in battle - and those aspects of his training, organization, leadership, and lifestyle.
LC Classification Number
UA710.S717 2006
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