Bibliograph

Hitler strikes Poland, Blitzkrieg, ideology, and atrocity, Alexander B. Rossino

Type

Label

Hitler strikes Poland, Blitzkrieg, ideology, and atrocity, Alexander B. Rossino

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-335) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hitler strikes Poland

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50844167

Responsibility statement

Alexander B. Rossino

Series statement

Modern war studies

Sub title

Blitzkrieg, ideology, and atrocity

Summary

Usually given short shrift in most histories of World War II, Hitler's invasion of Poland was more than a series of opening salvos; it was a testing ground for German brutalities to come. This is a comprehensive study of the campaign, including insights into its ideological underpinnings

Table Of Contents

The ideological dimensions of war with Poland -- Nazi radicals and SS killers -- The German Army and the opening phase of Operation Tannenberg -- Nazi anti-Jewish policy during the Polish campaign -- Institutional brutality and German Army reprisal policy -- From retaliation to atrocity -- Explaining German brutality

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