Treason was No Crime: Ludwig Beck, Chief of the German General Staff

Reynolds, Nicholas

ISBN 10: 0718300149 / ISBN 13: 9780718300142

Published by William Kimber, London, 1976

About this Item

317, [3] p., [12] p. of plates: 2 ill., ports.; 24 cm. Abbreviations and Translations. Notes on Sources. Notes. Index. Introduction by Sir John Wheeler-Bennett. From Wikipedia: "Ludwig August Theodor Beck (29 June 1880 21 July 1944) was a German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of the Nazi regime in Germany before World War II. Ludwig Beck was never a member of the Nazi Party. In serving as Chief of Staff of the German Army between 1935 and 1938, Beck became increasingly disillusioned, standing in opposition to the increasing authoritarianism of the Nazi regime and Hitler's aggressive foreign policy. It was due to public foreign policy disagreements that Beck resigned as Chief of Staff in August 1938. From this point, Beck came to believe that Hitler both Hitler and the Nazi party needed to be removed from government. He became a major leader within the conspiracy against Hitler, and would have been provisional head of state had the 20 July plot succeeded, but when the plot failed, Beck was arrested and was then shot dead." Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear, and soiling. Seller Inventory # 70717

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Title: Treason was No Crime: Ludwig Beck, Chief of ...

Publisher: William Kimber, London

Publication Date: 1976

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: Presumed first edition/first printing.