Absolute Destruction: Military Culture and the Practices of War in Imperial Germany
Isabel Hull
Hull argues that the routines and practices of the Imperial German Army, unchecked by effective civilian institutions, increasingly sought the absolute destruction of its enemies as the only guarantee of the nation's security.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards: Ralph Waldo Emerson Award | 2005 | Winner | Official source |
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- Imperial Germany62%
03 Suggested argument
Hull argues that Imperial German Army routines and practices, unrestrained by effective civilian institutions, increasingly pursued absolute destruction of enemies as the only guarantee of national security.
Model confidence 86%
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