Generals and Admirals of the Third Reich – Volume 2: H–O: For Country or Fuehrer
Author(s): James "Jack" Webb (Author)
Publisher: Casemate Academic
Publication Date: July 31, 2024
Language: English
Print length: 360 pages
ISBN-10: 1952715164
ISBN-13: 9781952715167
Book Description
A reference work providing brief, scholarly biographical summaries for senior officers of the Third Reich, covering surnames H–O.
This second volume of a three-volume set offers concise biographical information for generals and admirals of the Third Reich with surnames between H and O. The set covers all branches of service, providing a brief but scholarly overview of each individual, including personal details and dates for all attachments to unit, and medals awarded, offering a readily accessible go-to reference work for all World War II researchers and historians.
In addition to the biographic information, this volume includes detailed appendices on Reichsheer Generals and Reichsmarine Admirals, 1921–35.
These books are packed with information on these senior officers of the Third Reich, many of whom are little documented in the English language.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An indispensable and comprehensive reference work …is an essential and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and college/university library World War II biography/history collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists.” Midwest Book Review
About the Author
James “Jack” Webb was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. While growing up, he always enjoyed asking about and listening to the war stories told by his uncles who served in Europe during the Second World War. One side of his family were from the South and fought in the Civil War as well as other major conflicts in the United States military. The other side were from Japan and despite losing everything due to the attack on Pearl Harbor, were allowed to fight for their country and the freedom of their families. James has studied the conflicts in Europe for the last 38 years and continues to work in the medical field.