The Silent Dictatorship: The Politics of the German High Command under Hindenburg and Ludendorff, 1916-1918

by Martin Kitchen

Book Overview

Originally published in 1976 and based upon the extensive use of original archival material, this book provides a detailed account of the 2 years in which the German army enjoyed unprecedented power and influence. The rise of Hindenburg and Ludendorff is seen against the background of the failure of the army to win a decisive victory in the early stages of the war. The book provides insights into the dynamics of German militarism and imperialism,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367246597
• ISBN13: 9780367246594
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"