The German Economy at War

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This title describes the development of Germany's war economy in the light of the unpublished documentary material which was captured in 1945 including records from the Reich Ministry of Armaments and Munitions, notes made by Albert Speer of his conferences with Hitler, many papers of the economic and munitions section of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht and of its chief, General Thomas, as well as some papers of private armament firms such as Messerschmitt. It presents a detailed study of a contest for power at the highest levels of the National Socialist hierarchy, making this invaluable reading for studies in military and German history, politics and studies in totalitarianism. Cover Half-title Title Copyright Preface Contents Abbreviations I . The Concept of the Blitzkrieg II . The Working of the Blitzkrieg III . Fritz Todt IV . Albert Speer V . Qualitative Superiority VI . The Effect of Political Pressures on German War Production VII. The Collapse of the German Economy Aftermath and Conclusion Appendices Bibliography Index