A genius for war: The German army and general staff, 1807-1945
An invaluable approach to comprehending German military power. --The Washington Post, August 11, 1985Since the Prussian armies of Frederick the Great achieved their amazing victories in the mid-18th century, the Prussian and German armies have established the standard of military excellence against which the performance of all other armies has been measured. This widely acclaimed book explores the reasons behind th e excellence of German fighting forces, and attributes much of this skill to the Prussian and German General Staffs.  The author 's hypotheses are substantiated in brilliant analyses of German performance in victory and defeat.   --From the Publisher--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.