This is a study of Hitler's inner circle of commanders which aims to show how strategic decisions were carried through the ranks to the battlefield in World War II. It examines top-level characters - Kesselring, Manstein, Model, Student and Rommel, and also those of middle rank, who, often under duress, saw that instructions were carried out. Studying 16 diverse characters, each with different responsibilities, the book provides an informative account of command, soldiering, military structure and dictatorial control.
- ISBN10 0304354503
- ISBN13 9780304354504
- Publish Date 5 October 2000 (first published 12 September 1996)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 March 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Orion Publishing Co
- Imprint Cassell Military
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 304
- Language English