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Brouwer, Jaap Jan

 
9781399032940: The German Way of War on the Eastern Front, 1941-1943: A Lesson in Tactical Management

Synopsis

On 22 June 1941, at 0410 hours, Operation Barbarossa commenced, as over three million German soldiers crossed into the Soviet Union to confront some 4.7 million Soviet troops. Hitler anticipated a rapid advance, expecting Moscow and Leningrad to fall and his forces to reach the Volga by year’s end. In reality, despite initial territorial gains, the German offensive stalled, culminating at Stalingrad in December 1942—a decisive turning point in the war. This account draws on eyewitness testimony from generals, soldiers, and civilians to examine the battle’s course, army tactics, and organisational structures, as well as the logistical challenges posed by the vast terrain. It also explores civilian dilemmas under occupation, guerrilla resistance, German efforts to control local populations, and the critical roles of the Reichsbahn, innovation, and industrial capacity in sustaining both armies.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jaap Jan Brouwer studied Medicine, Law and History at Groningen University in The Netherlands. He has been a management consultant for more than 30 years and has written books on general management topics, health care, the Dutch industry and on military organisations.

He has a thorough knowledge and expertise on organisations and warfare, particularly the Second World War. His way of looking at military organisations provides a new, intriguing context and introduces new dynamics in the history of warfare, allowing the reader to understand why military organisations acted and reacted as they did. More information on the book can be found at www.auftragstaktik.eu

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