The Halder war diary, 1939-1942
By: edited by Charles Burdick and Hans-Adolf Jacobsen.
Contributors: Burdick, Charles Burton, 1927-; Jacobsen, Hans Adolf.
Publisher: Presidio Press
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Novato, CA
Language: eng; ger
Number of pages: 716
Subjects: Halder, Franz, 1884-1972 -- Diaries; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, German
Description: The war diary of General Franz Halder is one of the richest and most significant documents for the history of WWII. As the German Army Chief of Staff his position was one of extensive responsibility: organizing and controlling the highest army headquarters, advising the army commander in chief, and then executing the military decisions. In satisfying his complext responsibilities, Halder kept careful, daily notes of his multifaceted activities. -- Taken from book jacket flap.
Notes: Abridged ed. of the English translation of: Kriegstagebuch. 1962-1964.
Includes index.