The Eastern Front, 1941-45: German Troops and the Barbarisation of Warfare.

Abstract

List of Tables Preface Preface to Second Edition List of Abbreviations Introduction PART 1 LIFE, HARDSHIP AND DEATH AT THE FRONT The Military Events Manpower and Casualties Physical Hardship Discipline and Morale PART 2 THE OFFICERS: BACKBONE OF THE ARMY Introduction The Sample Data Analysis PART 3 INDOCTRINATION AND THE NEED FOR A CAUSE Introduction Forms and Intensity of Ideological Instruction The Enemy as 'Untermenschen' The Efficacy of Indoctrination PART 4 BARBARISM AND CRIMINALITY Introduction The Maltreatment of Russian POWs Fighting Partisans and Murdering Civilians Exploitation, Evacuation and Destruction Conclusion Appendix: Maps References Bibliography Index