Between 1939 and 1945 close to 13 million men served in the German army - das Heer. The bulk of these men were infantrymen, who slogged their way, mostly on foot, from Finisterre to Moscow, Kirkenes to Tripoli. They swore unlimited obedience to Ad
Between 1939 and 1945 some 13 million men served in the German army - das Heer. Most were infantrymen who slogged their way, mostly on foot, from Finisterre to Moscow, Kirkenes to Tripoli. They swore unlimited obedience to Adolf Hitler and were re
Simon Forty has been involved in book publishing for over three decades and specialises in military history, having written and contributed to a large number of titles. Simon lives in Devon.