Description: The Devil's Virtuosos 1977: German Generals at War, 1940-5 by David Downing Publisher: St. Martin's Press, NY 1977 1st Edition Size is 8.5" by 6" -- 240 pages In this study of WWII, the author examines the decisive European campaigns from the point of view of German generals who exercised the greatest influence on their planning, direction & outcome. This portrait of a select group of highly skilled & disciplined officers--from Guderian, Manstein & Rommel to von Kluge, Model, von Rundstedt & von Bock--demonstrates that ultimately the generals' strengths became the very weaknesses that doomed the German effort. A study of the top German Generals of Hitler's grand schemes of world conquest. Guderian, Manstein, Rommel, Bock, Paulus, Kluge, etc. Illustrated with photographs, and a notes and bibliography section. Great piece for the military historian or for a gift for the history buff in your life. Book is in wonderful condition with it's original dust jacket. The jacket shows some minor edgewear and is unclipped. The book itself shows a spotless interior outside of first three pages have the previous owners stamp as does the outter page ends. He was a book collector and avid reader and proud of his library. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.
Price: 22.5 USD
Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
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Publication Year: 1977
Language: English
Publication Name: The Devil's Virtuosos
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Features: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: History
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Topic: War
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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