Hitler's Second Army is a historical book written by Alfred Vagts that delves into the military strategies and operations of the German army during World War II. The book focuses on the formation and deployment of the Second Army, which was created by Adolf Hitler in 1942 to expand Germany's military power and secure its hold on Eastern Europe. Vagts provides a detailed account of the Second Army's role in some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Stalingrad and the Siege of Leningrad. He also examines the army's involvement in the Holocaust and the atrocities committed against civilians in the areas under its control. The book draws on a range of primary sources, including official military records, personal diaries, and interviews with soldiers who fought in the Second Army. Vagts provides a comprehensive analysis of the army's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the political and ideological factors that shaped its actions. Overall, Hitler's Second Army offers a compelling and informative account of one of the most important military forces of the Second World War, shedding light on the complex and often brutal nature of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.