The German way of war: from the Thirty Years’ War to the Third Reich

Starting with the birth of the Prussian Army in 1675 and examining in depth how strategies and tactics evolved from the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War through to the end of World War II, The German way of War centres on analysing the German military mindset. Citino’s central argument is that the German military tradition prioritised operational flexibility, deception, and the exploitation of opportunities on the battlefield, and his detailed exploration of Prussian and German military history allows him to illustrate precisely how that theme repeatedly played out. Offering a fresh and insightful look at one of the most remarkable militaries of the past five centuries, The German Way of War is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of military strategy and tactics.