Was Hindenburg a Good General?
Hindenburg Is Often Dismissed by Critics as Lacking Intelligence and Imagination–“Wooden”–But His Career Established Him as a Man of Force and Integrity Who at...
Hindenburg is often dismissed by critics as lacking intelligence and imagination–“wooden”–but his career established him as a man of force and integrity who at the same time understood the difference between honor and intransigence.
Why was Hindenburg so popular?
Credit for Ludendorff's invasion of Russia was misdirected to Hindenburg, who was appointed field marshal and commander of all German land forces, with Ludendorff at his side. Hindenburg oversaw the mobilisation of the whole German state for war, and became immensely popular throughout the country.
What started WWII?
On September 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II.