Fighting for the Fatherland
David J. A. Stone
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Fighting for the Fatherland
Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc.
Pages
488
ISBN-13
9781597970693
ISBN-10
1597970697
Description
Fighting for the Fatherland traces and analyzes the development of the German soldier, and the army in which he served, during the 3 and a half turbulent centuries of international conflict that have so often found him on some of the most violent and testing battlegrounds encountered by the soldiers of any nation. It sets his inherent sense of patriotism and duty against his cultural background and the ever-changing national imperatives of the time. This evolving process was bound inextricably to the Fatherland's emerging awareness of its own identity, together with its steadily increasing military significance and capability, which eventually resulted in Prussian militarism and the German imperial aspirations that so dominated the 19th century. Thereafter, these led first to the catastrophe of the First World War and to Germany's defeat in 1918, then to the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, the Second World War, and the eventual collapse of the Third Reich and its Wehrmacht in 1945. During the Cold War that followed, two very different sorts of German army existed -- one on each side of the Iron Curtain -- until the country's reunification in 1990, which subsequently enabled the creation of the modern Bundeswehr, an army well prepared to meet the security challenges of the 21st century. - Jacket flap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fighting for the Fatherland?
This edition of Fighting for the Fatherland has approximately 488 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fighting for the Fatherland?
For most readers, Fighting for the Fatherland typically takes between 10h 10m and 6h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 122,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 122,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fighting for the Fatherland?
The estimated word count for Fighting for the Fatherland is approximately 122,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fighting for the Fatherland?
Fighting for the Fatherland was written by David J. A. Stone.
When was Fighting for the Fatherland published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.