
415 Would They Obey You Any More Readily?
The History of the Twentieth Century
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Strategic Struggles and Command Conflicts on the Eastern Front
This chapter examines the precarious state of the German army during World War II as they grapple with substantial losses and the integration of various ethnic groups into the Waffen-SS. It highlights the internal conflicts among military leaders, particularly Field Marshal Erich von Manstein's frustrations with Hitler's command, amid relentless Soviet offensives.
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