The German Campaign in Russia: 1940-1942
WWII: Strategic & Operational Planning: From Directive Barbarossa to the Battle for StalingradBy U.S. Department of Defense
Length8h 20m
About this audiobook
U.S. Department of Defense's book 'The German Campaign in Russia: 1940-1942' provides a comprehensive analysis of the pivotal years of World War II when Germany turned its attention towards the Eastern Front. The book meticulously details the military strategies, battles, and key events during this tumultuous period. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book offers a wealth of historical insights and primary sources that shed light on the complexities of the German campaign in Russia. It is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and military enthusiasts interested in understanding this critical chapter of the war. The author's deep knowledge of military history and access to classified documents enrich the narrative, making it an authoritative account of the German-Soviet conflict in the early years of WWII. Recommended for those seeking a thorough examination of a crucial military campaign in World War II.
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GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateMar 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Survival Handbook
2The German Campaign in Russia: 1940-1942
3FOREWORD
4PART ONE PLANNING
5Chapter 1 Strategic Planning
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6Initial Discussions (July 1940)
7The Marcks Plan (5 August 1940)
8Staff Work (August-September 1940)
9Admiral Raeder's Suggestions (26 September 1940)
10Strategic Survey (October 1940)
11The Preliminary Plan (November-5 December 1940)
12General Staff and Command Post Exercises (November-December 1940)
13Economic Survey
14Directive BARBAROSSA (18 December 1940)
15Chapter 2 Operational Planning
16The Army's Operation Order (3 February 1941)
17Initiation of Subordinate Staffs (February-March 1941)
18Changes in Plans (March-April 1941)
19Army Group South
20Far North
21Delay in the Start
22The Draft of Directive No. 32 (11 June 1947)
23Strategic Concentration (21 June 1941)
24Air Support
25Other Factors
26Estimate of Soviet Strength (June 1941)
27Sources of Information
28Estimate of Red Army Dispositions
29Estimate of Soviet Air Force Strength
30PART TWO OPERATIONS IN 1941
31Chapter 3 The Initial Operations (22 June-31 July 1941)
32D Day
33The Situation on 30 June 1941
34Developments in Early July 1941
35The Mid-July Estimate
36Directive No. 33 (19 July 1941)
37The Army's Letter to the Armed Forces High Command
38The Situation Toward the End of July 1947
39Chapter 4 Planning for Future Operations
40The Army's Order of 28 July 1941
41Directive No. 34 (30 July 1941)
42Hitler's Vacillation Over Strategy
43The Supplement to Directive No. 34 (12 August 1941)
44Developments to Mid-August 1941
45The Army Memorandum of 18 August 1941
46Hitler's Decision (20 August 1941)
47Chapter 5 The Diversion and Reassembly
48The Personnel Situation (End of August 1941)
49Increasing Logistical Difficulties (Early September 1941)
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