Grand Admiral - Softcover

Raeder, Erich; Drexel, Translated By Henry W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0306809621 ISBN 13: 9780306809620

Publisher: Da Capo Press, 2001

Synopsis

Erich Raeder joined the German navy in 1894 and rose through its ranks to become commander in chief in 1935. In Grand Admiral he describes his forty-nine years in the navy, including the battle strategy that won him international fame during World War I and the tactical disagreements with Hitler that led to his final break with the Führer in early 1943. Though not a Nazi party member, Raeder was part of Hitler's war planning group, and Grand Admiral paints a vivid picture of what took place at Hitler's secret staff meetings before the invasions of Poland, Norway, and Russia. It also supplies previously undisclosed information about Operation Sea Lion, the proposed invasion of England.

About this title

About the Author:

Grand Admiral Erich Raeder (1876-1960) oversaw the German navy's growth from a tiny coastal force into a powerful, modern fleet. He was brought to Nuremberg for trial in 1945 and sentenced that year to life imprisonment, but he was released in 1955 on the grounds of poor health.

Review:

"The grand sweep of his narrative, embracing two world wars, is worthy of a Homer. . ." -- New York Times Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0306809621
• ISBN 13: 9780306809620
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464