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Absolute Destruction: Military Culture And The Practices Of War In Imperial Germany,Used
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In A Book That Is At Once A Major Contribution To Modern European History And A Cautionary Tale For Today, Isabel V. Hull Argues That The Routines And Practices Of The Imperial German Army, Unchecked By Effective Civilian Institutions, Increasingly Sought The Absolute Destruction Of Its Enemies As The Only Guarantee Of The Nation'S Security. So Deeply Embedded Were The Assumptions And Procedures Of This Distinctively German Military Culture That The Army, In Its Drive To Annihilate The Enemy Military, Did Not Shrink From The Utter Destruction Of Civilian Property And Lives. Carried To Its Extreme, The Logic Of 'Military Necessity' Found Real Security Only In Extremities Of Destruction, In The 'Silence Of The Graveyard.'Hull Begins With A Dramatic Account, Based On Fresh Archival Work, Of The German Army'S Slide From Administrative Murder To Genocide In German Southwest Africa (19047). The Author Then Moves Back To 1870 And The War That Inaugurated The Imperial Era In German History, And Analyzes The Genesis And Nature Of This Specifically German Military Culture And Its Operations In Colonial Warfare. In The First World War The Routines Perfected In The Colonies Were Visited Upon European Populations. Hull Focuses On One Set Of Cases (Belgium And Northern France) In Which The Transition To Total Destruction Was Checked (If Barely) And On Another (Armenia) In Which 'Military Necessity' Caused Germany To Accept Its Ally'S Genocidal Policies Even After These Became Militarily Counterproductive. She Then Turns To The Endkampf (1918), The German General Staff'S Plan To Achieve Victory In The Great War Even If The Homeland Were Destroyed In The Processa Seemingly Insane Campaign That Completes The Logic Of This Deeply Institutionalized Set Of Military Routines And Practices. Hull Concludes By Speculating On The Role Of This Distinctive Military Culture In National Socialism'S Military And Racial Policies.Absolute Destruction Has Serious Implications For The Nature Of Warmaking In Any Modern Power. At Its Heart Is A Warning About The Blindness Of Bureaucratic Routines, Especially When Those Bureaucracies Command The Instruments Of Mass Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Absolute Destruction'? A: 'Absolute Destruction' explores the military culture of Imperial Germany, focusing on how the German Army's practices led to extreme destruction of enemies and civilian life as a means of ensuring national security.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Absolute Destruction' is Isabel V. Hull, a respected historian known for her work on modern European history.
- Q: What type of book is 'Absolute Destruction'? A: 'Absolute Destruction' is an illustrated paperback book with a total of 400 pages, providing both historical analysis and visual context.
- Q: When was 'Absolute Destruction' published? A: 'Absolute Destruction' was published on February 15, 2006.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant events such as the German Army's actions during the colonial wars in German Southwest Africa, World War I, and the implications of military culture in the context of National Socialism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'Absolute Destruction' is suitable for academic study as it provides a detailed analysis of military history and its impact on modern warfare, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition, making it a practical choice for readers looking for an affordable option.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: 'Absolute Destruction' is an illustrated edition, which means it includes visual aids that complement the text and enhance understanding.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented by the author? A: The key arguments include the German military's reliance on destruction as a strategy, the transition from administrative murder to genocide, and the bureaucratic blindness that allowed such practices to escalate.
- Q: What are the implications of the book's findings? A: The findings of 'Absolute Destruction' have serious implications for understanding the nature of warmaking in modern powers, particularly the dangers of unchecked military culture and bureaucratic routines.