Franz Conrad Von Hötzendorf: Architect of the ApocalypseDid you ever wonder how and why Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf (1852-1925) earned his reputation for brilliance, while failing so miserably during the First World War? In examining Conrad's life and career, including his years as a military writer, teacher of tactics, and a peacetime troop commander before 1906, this first modern biography offers a fascinating and impressive explanation of his thoughts and actions. Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf (1852-1925) served as Austro-Hungarian chief of the general staff between 1906 and 1917, and was a leading figure in the origins and conduct of the First World War. In no other country did a single general serve as the leading prewar tactician, prewar and wartime strategist, and wartime army commander. Because Conrad filled all of these roles in Austria-Hungary, he had no equal among the military men leading the old order of Europe to destruction in 1914-1918. |
Contents
Bosnia and Aftermath | 19 |
Teacher and Writer | 39 |
On the Italian Frontier | 59 |
Chief of the General Staff | 81 |
Scandal and Crisis | 108 |
Disaster | 139 |
Love and War | 171 |
Twilight | 198 |
Life after Death | 229 |
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Franz Conrad Von Hötzendorf: Architect of the Apocalypse Lawrence Sondhaus No preview available - 2000 |
Franz Conrad Von Hötzendorf: Architect of the Apocalypse Lawrence Sondhaus No preview available - 2000 |
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