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The Devil's Virtuosos: German Generals at War, 1940-5

by David Downing

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"In this study of the Second World War, the author has examined the decisive European campaigns from the point of view of German generals who exercised the greatest influence on their planning, direction, and outcome. In doing so he has created a unique picture fo the generals in action - a select group of highly skilled and disciplined men who led their armies across the length and breadth of Europe, carving an empire which surpassed that of Napoleon - and who finally led their men back to show more the ruins of Nazi Germany."--Book Jacket. show less

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David Downing is a noted historian of World War II. (Publisher Provided)

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 940.54 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II
LCC: D757 .D68 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)

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Languages: Dutch, English
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Published: 1977
Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS: 940.54
LCC: D757 .D68

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