On January 20; 1942; in a grand villa on the shore of Berlin's Lake Wannsee; a conference of Nazi officers produced a paper known as the "Wannsee Protocol;" which laid the groundwork for a "final solution to the Jewish Question." This Protocol has always mystified us. How should we understand this calm; business-like discussion of holocaust? And why was the meeting necessary? Hundreds of thousands of Jews had already been shot by squads in Russia or gassed in the camp at Chelmno. Mark Roseman seeks to unravel this double mystery and explain how it was that on a snowy day; fifteen well-educated young men met to talk murder.
#1215138 in Books 2003-01-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.14 x 1.02 x 7.81l; 2.00 #File Name: 0312309325256 pagesfighting techniques of ancient warfare / equipment combat skills and tactics
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Detailed; anecdotal approach to military historyBy W. Eric VandeverThis is an excellent general work for those interested in ancient warfare in the western world (Ancient Egypt and Fertile Crescent; and Greece; Macedonia; Rome and Carthage). It is organized thematically; with chapters on Infantry; Cavalry; Siege; Naval and (one of my favorites) Command Control (including communications and troop organization in the field); each chapter then proceeds chronologically; with detailed treatment (including illustrations and strategic maps) of specific battles which the author feels illustrate important military developments and/or concepts.What stands out about this book is actually the strength of its quasi-anecdotal approach to military history. The book is very specific about particular engagements and sticks close to the sources when possible; leaving out a lot of the history in between. Despite this; there are some unique insights and details to be found here that I haven't found in other military-historical reading for this period. A thematic chapter I would've loved to have seen; however; would've been one on developments in military levies (the organization and training of the military at home).This is a book that I leave accessible in my living room for browsing and looking up facts my brain has mislaid. If you want a thorough account of strategic and political history; you'll have to go elsewhere: Warry's _Warfare in the Classical World_ ; which fills in a lot of the history between emblematic and important confrontations in the field; for instance; makes an excellent companion piece to this volume.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. DetailedBy Ileia SmithI used this book for my online class and it was such a big help. While it didn't fully go into detail about the fighting and the people; it does examine the uniforms and weapons used and how tactics were used to overpower or deceive and enemy. It is very well thought out with colour illustrations and full explanations of the battles the usage of all weapons and gear and what they were made out of. For anyone interested in this or even for a class; I recommend this book. You will not be disappointed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good resource materialBy CustomerWell done. Helpful illustrations and good information. Put a picture to some of the more famous battles of the time.
