German Army 1933-1945

Matthew Cooper, World Trade Press. Scarborough House Publishers, $19.95 (640pp) ISBN 978-0-8128-8519-4

The German Army under Hitler is examined; conclusions are drawn from archives containing data on resources, manpower and tactics as well as from the works of war historians and the memoirs of generals involved. PW noted that Cooper's interpretations ``will be a challenge to specialists, and his sweeping narrative absorbing reading for the layman.'' Photos. Military Book Club selection. (Oct.)

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