Wolf's Lair: Inside Hitler's East Prussian HQ

by Ian Baxter

Overview

From the infamous Wolf’s Lair, decisions were made and orders given that would play a vital part in the outcome of the Second World War. Seeking to reveal the truth, Ian Baxter examines and analyses the inner workings of Hitler’s secret headquarters, using not just archival resources but also contemporary writings from the Fu¨hrer’s closest personal staff and associates.

It was in these claustrophobic bunkers of the Führerhauptquartiere that war-changing conversations took place, but the Führer would also stroll through the headquarters and chat to workmen labouring over its defences. Through the location of the Wolf’s Lair, Baxter is able to track Hitler’s triumphs and ultimate demise as fortune turned against his forces, and as he stood uncowed in the face of the unsurpassable enemy and his own deteriorating health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750994736
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	06/10/2021
Edition description:	Second Edition,New edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ian Baxter is the author of many books in the Images of War Series, including Hitler's Headquarters and Himmler's Concentration Camp Guards.

Table of Contents

About the Author 9

Acknowledgements 11

Preface 13

Chapter I Historical Background 15

Chapter II 'And so to the East' 23

Chapter III 'Triumph or Die' 43

Chapter IV Lost Victories 61

Chapter V Unshakeable Allegiance 83

End Notes 121

Appendix A Russian NVKD Investigative Report on the Wolf's Lair and Surrounding Area 123

Appendix B Prominent Military and Party Officials Appointed to the Wolf's Lair 1941-1944 131

Appendix C Composition of the FBB at the Wolf's Lair Late 1944 137

Appendix D Wolf's Lair Security 1941-1944 139

Appendix E SS Weaponry at the Wolf's Lair 141

Appendix F Hitler's Military Headquarters Movements 1941-1944 145

Appendix G Abbreviations and Equivalent Ranks 149

Bibliography 151

Index 155