The Memoirs Of Field-marshal Kesselring

Field Marshal Albert Kesselring was one of Germany?s most capable military strategists. Originally a Bavarian army officer, he transferred to the Luftwaffe in 1935 and became G?ring?s deputy, commanding air fleets during the invasion of France and the Battle of Britain. In 1941, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief South, sharing the direction of the North African campaign with Rommel. As Commander-in-Chief in Italy in 1943?44, his brilliant defense of the peninsula became legendary. In 1945, after the Ardennes offensive failed, Kesselring replaced von Rundstedt as Commander-in-Chief West.