Standing Fast: German Defensive Doctrine on the Russian Front During World War II; Prewar to March 1943,

Abstract

Contents--The Origins of German Defensive Doctrine - Elastic Defense: Legacy of the Great War, The Final Collapse: Unanswered Questions, German Defensive Doctrine in the Interwar Years, Antitank Defense, Defensive Use of German Tanks, Early Trials: Poland and France, Overview: German Doctrine on the Eve of Barbarossa; Barbarossa, The German Initiative - The Defensive Aspects of Blitzkrieg, German Strategy Reconsidered, Defense by Army Group Center, July- September 1941, Prelude to Winter; Winter Battles, 1941-1942 - Standing Fast, Strongpoint Defense: Origins, Strongpoint Defense: COnduct, The Winter Campaign: Overview and Analysis, German Doctrinal Assessments; New Victories, New Defeats - Problems on the Defensive Front, The Fuhrer Defense Order of 8 September 1942, Bolstering Combat Manpower, Winter Battles on the Defensive Front, The Offensive Front, German Doctrinal Assessments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA187901

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