Hitler Commander Field Marshal Walther Model Hitler Favorite General 1st Edition by Steven Newton ISBN 0306813998 9780306813993

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ISBN 10: 0306813998
ISBN 13: 9780306813993
Author: Steven H. Newton

Field Marshal Walther Model (1891-1945) was an extremely capable and aggressive German commander who rose through the ranks of the Wehrmacht’s high command during World War II. His expertise in rebuilding broken fronts earned him the nickname of the “Fuhrer’s Fireman,” and throughout the war, Hitler relied on the rapidly promoted general to save his army in several desperate situations, despite the fact that Model was often quite blunt with his erratic Fuhrer.Model’s greatest achievement was the restoration of stability along the eastern front in June 1944. In August he was sent to restore the deteriorating western front, where he re-established a strong defensive line along the West Wall in September. He was second-in-command at the Battle of the Bulge and was leading the German army when it collapsed at the end of the war. Rather than surrender, he shot himself in April 1945.Although Model destroyed most of his personal papers just before he died, Stephen H. Newton draws on a wide variety of original German sources, including extensive Wehrmacht archival material, to tell the first and only authoritative story of the commander who was Hitler’s favorite.

Hitler’s Commander Field Marshal Walther Model Hitler’s Favorite General 1st Table of contents:

• Introduction: The Myth of the Perfect General

  • Overview of Walther Model’s rise to prominence
  • Hitler’s relationship with his commanders and Model’s special status
  • The context of the Wehrmacht during World War II

• Chapter 1: Early Life and Military Career

  • Birth and upbringing in Germany
  • Military education and early career in the Imperial Army
  • World War I experiences and lessons learned

• Chapter 2: Rise Through the Ranks

  • Model’s early years in the Reichswehr and Reichswehr’s role in the Weimar Republic
  • Building a reputation as a methodical and effective officer
  • Key promotions and early assignments in the 1930s

• Chapter 3: The Blomberg-Fritsch Crisis and the Nazi Regime

  • The political climate leading to Nazi Germany’s military changes
  • Model’s alignment with Hitler and the Nazi Party
  • The implications of the 1938 Blomberg-Fritsch affair and Model’s role

• Chapter 4: A Commander of the Eastern Front

  • Model’s involvement in the invasion of Poland (1939) and the Battle of France (1940)
  • His promotion and key assignments in the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa
  • Model’s leadership in the battles of Smolensk, Kharkov, and his rising stature

• Chapter 5: The Battle of Kursk and the Decline of the Wehrmacht

  • The significance of the Battle of Kursk (1943)
  • Model’s defensive role in the Eastern Front and the Wehrmacht’s inability to secure a victory
  • The shift in tactics and Model’s evolution as a commander

• Chapter 6: The Defenders of the Reich: Model’s Role in the Western Front

  • Model’s strategic importance in the defense of Germany itself
  • The Normandy Invasion and his command during the retreat across France
  • His time as the Commander of Army Group B and battles in Belgium and the Netherlands

• Chapter 7: The Ardennes Offensive (Battle of the Bulge)

  • The planning and execution of the offensive in December 1944
  • Model’s leadership and the strategic difficulties facing the German Army
  • The collapse of the offensive and the strategic consequences

• Chapter 8: Hitler’s Favorite: The Complex Relationship

  • Hitler’s admiration for Model’s tactical genius and his military loyalty
  • The psychological and political pressure of Model’s position
  • Contrasts between Model’s professional military mindset and Nazi ideology

• Chapter 9: Final Days: The Collapse of the Third Reich

  • Model’s leadership in the final months of the war
  • The defense of the Ruhr Pocket and the retreat to the East
  • Model’s eventual defeat and his role in the fall of Berlin

• Chapter 10: Model’s Legacy

  • The myths surrounding Model’s command style and effectiveness
  • Post-war evaluations: Was he a competent strategist or a Nazi loyalist?
  • The lasting impact of his leadership on German military culture and history

• Conclusion: A General Between Genius and Tragedy

  • Analyzing Model’s historical place in the context of World War II
  • The contrast between his tactical brilliance and his moral alignment with the Nazi regime
  • How Walther Model’s career reflects the tragic nature of the war and its leaders

• Appendices

  • Timeline of Walther Model’s military career
  • A list of key battles and operations involving Model
  • Bibliography and sources for further reading

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