Hitler's Arctic War: The German Campaigns in Norway, Finland and the USSR 1940-1945

Name: Hitler's Arctic War: The German Campaigns in Norway, Finland and the USSR 1940-1945
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Book Synopsis: ‘In the past the German General Staff had taken no interest in the military history of wars in the north and east of Europe. Nobody had ever taken into account the possibility that some day German divisions would have to fight and to winter in northern Karelia and on the Murmansk coast.’ (Lieutenant-General Waldemar Erfurth, German Army). Despite this statement, the German Army’s first campaign in the far north was a great success: between April and June 1940 German forces totaling less than 20,000 men seized Norway, a state of three million people, for minimal losses. Hitler’s Arctic War is a study of the campaign waged by the Germans on the northern periphery of Europe between 1940 and 1945. As Hitler’s Arctic War makes clear, the emphasis was on small-unit actions, with soldiers carrying everything they needed – food, ammunition and medical supplies – on their backs. The terrain placed limitations on the use of tanks and heavy artillery, while lack of airfields restricted the employment of aircraft. Hitler’s Arctic War also includes a chapter on the campaign fought by Luftwaffe aircraft and Kriegsmarine ships and submarines against the Allied convoys supplying the Soviet Union with aid. However, Wehrmacht resources committed to Norway and Finland were ultimately an unnecessary drain on the German war effort. Hitler’s Arctic War is a groundbreaking study of how war was waged in the far north and its effects on German strategy.

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Discover the untold story of Hitler's Arctic War, a captivating book that unravels the German campaign in Norway, Finland, and the USSR from 1940 to 1945. Lieutenant-General Waldemar Erfurth aptly captures the surprising nature of this conflict: "Nobody had ever taken into account the possibility that some day German divisions would have to fight and to winter in northern Karelia and on the Murmansk coast."

In this remarkable account, you'll be transported to a time when the German Army triumphantly seized Norway with fewer than 20,000 men, overcoming incredible odds against a state of three million people. The success of this campaign laid the foundation for Hitler's Arctic War, a meticulous study of the German military's actions and strategies in the formidable northern periphery of Europe.

The German soldiers relied on sheer determination, carrying everything they needed on their backs - food, ammunition, and medical supplies. Tanks and heavy artillery were limited due to the challenging terrain, and the scarcity of airfields hampered aircraft deployment. Experience firsthand the grueling conditions faced by these soldiers as history unfolds through their courageous small-unit actions.

Additionally, Hitler's Arctic War delves into the fascinating story of the Luftwaffe aircraft and Kriegsmarine ships and submarines. Discover their relentless campaign against the Allied convoys supplying aid to the Soviet Union. Witness how the German war effort was strained by the unnecessary commitments in Norway and Finland, as revealed by this groundbreaking study.

Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of Hitler's Arctic War, a meticulously researched account that sheds light on a forgotten chapter of history. Gain insights into the northern theater of war and its profound impact on German strategy.

To embark on this extraordinary journey through history, get your copy of Hitler's Arctic War today and delve into the untold stories of heroism, struggle, and triumph!

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