The German Generals Talk
The German Generals Talk
Basil H. Liddell Hart
Paul Graham
One of Paul Graham's answers to "what’s your favorite book that almost nobody else knows or talks about?"
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The German Generals Talk

The German Generals Talk

Basil H. Liddell Hart
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Basil H. Liddell Hart
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In "The German Generals Talk," Basil H. Liddell Hart unveils the hidden corridors of World War II's strategic decisions through the unprecedented confessions of the German generals who outlived the Führer's shadow. With a tactician's precision and a historian's curiosity, Liddell Hart engages these veterans in a dialogue that strips away the veneer of wartime propaganda, revealing the raw insights and painful truths of those who served at the heart of Hitler's military machine. As they reflect on the genius and madness of Hitler's strategies, the missed opportunities for rebellion, and the stark realities of fighting on the Eastern Front, these narratives offer a rare perspective into the minds of the men behind the Wehrmacht's might and missteps. Beyond the battlefield anecdotes and the what-ifs of military campaigns, this book probes the moral and tactical quandaries that haunted the German high command. From the miraculous evacuation at Dunkirk to the brutal confrontation with the Red Army, Liddell Hart dissects the strategic failures and successes with a critical eye, drawing lessons that transcend the specifics of Nazi defeat. "The German Generals Talk" is not just a collection of interviews; it is a profound exploration of leadership, loyalty, and the delicate balance between obedience and conscience in the heat of war. Through these candid conversations, Liddell Hart crafts a compelling narrative that reshapes our understanding of World War II's legacy and the men who fought it.

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Released
1948
1 Jan
Length
320
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One of Paul Graham's answers to "what’s your favorite book that almost nobody else knows or talks about?"
the statesman will soon find himself thwarted in some way or other, will deduce from this opposition a menace first to his plans, then to national prestige, and finally to the existence of the state itself — and so, regarding his country as the party attacked, will engage in a war of defence.
— Basil H. Liddell Hart, The German Generals Talk

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