German ground forces of World War II

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This comprehensive reference work provides the first detailed order of battle for German ground forces during World War II, spanning from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the fall of Berlin in 1945. Unlike similar publications, it presents dynamic orders of battle that reflect the evolving nature of Germany's military throughout the conflict. Organized into sections such as Theater Commands, Army Groups, Armies, and Corps Commands, it offers an in-depth analysis of each order of battle for all German field formations above division level. Additionally, it explores the orders of battle for various German and Axis satellite formations assigned to security commands in occupied Europe, as well as those linked to fortress commands and occupation forces in both Eastern and Western Europe. The accompanying narrative details the history of each field formation, highlighting the backgrounds and experiences of notable commanding officers. Readers can trace the progression of every German division, corps, army, and army group as they adapted to shifting theaters of war, from early victories to the challenges of defensive warfare and eventual defeat.