Deutsche Militärgeschichte

"German Military History" by Stig Förster is a comprehensive non-fiction book that provides a deep insight into 500 years of military conflicts involving the German states. From the beginnings in the 16th century to the current deployments of the Bundeswehr in Afghanistan, the development of military history is traced in detail. Förster goes beyond merely listing battles and illuminates the individual experience of war as well as the interactions between the military and civil society. The presentation is not only informative but also engagingly written, making the book an exciting read. Particularly relevant is the contextualization of recent developments in the German military, especially in the context of the Ukraine conflict. The author links military historical events with social, political, and economic aspects, thus providing a critical analysis of global entanglements and the associated atrocities. This book is an indispensable work for anyone interested in the history and development of the military in Germany.