By the way, I'd like to say I think it's really nice this thread didn't turn into a Glantzian love-fest.
Warspite1
Yes, you know when you pick up a book and you think? "Oh yes!" Normally that's Playboy, but in this case it happened with Ostkrieg. Just finishing the first chapter and it is so far, so excellent [:)].
Well never forget those of us on this thread that "told you so". I am going to re-read it soon.
Warspite1
I never do - I have read some good books, seen some good films and listened to some good music thanks to tips from threadsters.
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
"Ostkrieg. Hitler's War of Extermination in the East"
The author went beyond what is normally written about. One example is Operation Typhoon. We all know about the horrible winter conditions, mud, Siberian divisions. But here is an analysis of the enormous physical and mental exhaustion of German troops, the lice and the filth, all connected with what is usually discussed. Also reviewed is Hitler's idea to be on par with or exceed the United States' economic capability(odd considering Hitler thought America decadent?). Hitler thought he could achieve this with the vast resources in Russia. There is a great analysis of the German home front as the war progressed, which led to unthinkable things such as Hungarian Jews being imported into Germany for labor.
Finally, Dr. Fritz shows how the Germans never had the logistic capabilities or the strategic resources to defeat the Russians. Fritz does an outstanding job of showing that the Germans just were not strong enough to win if Russia did not simply give up at some point. And he contends the Germans lost the war by December 1941. This is a must read for most of us on this forum.
Thanks for that. I shall check out the library asap.
Best wishes,
Steve
Warspite1
Shunwick - did you ever get this, and if so, what did you think?
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
The author went beyond what is normally written about. One example is Operation Typhoon. We all know about the horrible winter conditions, mud, Siberian divisions. But here is an analysis of the enormous physical and mental exhaustion of German troops, the lice and the filth, all connected with what is usually discussed. Also reviewed is Hitler's idea to be on par with or exceed the United States' economic capability(odd considering Hitler thought America decadent?). Hitler thought he could achieve this with the vast resources in Russia. There is a great analysis of the German home front as the war progressed, which led to unthinkable things such as Hungarian Jews being imported into Germany for labor.
Finally, Dr. Fritz shows how the Germans never had the logistic capabilities or the strategic resources to defeat the Russians. Fritz does an outstanding job of showing that the Germans just were not strong enough to win if Russia did not simply give up at some point. And he contends the Germans lost the war by December 1941. This is a must read for most of us on this forum.
Thanks for that. I shall check out the library asap.
Best wishes,
Steve
Warspite1
Shunwick - did you ever get this, and if so, what did you think?
Warspite1,
Damn. I forgot all about that. I ordered it from the library but it hasn't arrived yet.
