Maj. Gen. David T. Zabecki, editor of Vietnam magazine and author of several military history books, served as an infantry rifleman in Vietnam. After earning his commission, he was an operations officer, intelligence officer, and a chief of staff. In 2003 he was the senior security adviser on the U.S. co-ordinating and Monitoring Mission in Israel. He lives in Germany. Carlo D'Este is the author of Eisenhower and Decision in Normandy. Martin Blumenson is the author of Patton.
"Hermann Balck is considered one of World War II's finest
battlefield commanders. For years he resisted sharing his
experiences, but finally in 1981, only a year before his death, he
published his memoir, using his detailed journals. This work is a
thorough and clear translation of that memoir, rendered into
readable English. It is a fascinating look at a major German
officer's wartime experiences." -- WWII History
"Balck's Order in Chaos is an incredible surprise for those seeking
fresh discussion on World War I, the interwar years, and World War
II.... [It] provides vivid accounts of the battles and campaigns in
which he led armored forces. His recounting of events is aided
tremendously by the twenty superb maps included in this book. He
discusses strategy, his decision-making process, the challenges of
command, and the human dimension of war. As with his World War I
discussion, he shares his opinions on various topics. I found these
pages absorbing." -- Military Review
"General Zabecki and Colonel Biedekarken deserve our highest praise
for producing the first English language edition of the memoirs of
Germany's best panzer division commander in World War II. Balck's
fascinating account of his life and his combat experiences in both
world wars comes to vivid live in this expertly translated and
wonderfully edited book." -- Armchair General
"Hats off to Zabecki and Biedekarken for their excellent
translation, intelligent editing, and insightful notes clarifying
German idioms, Latin phrases, technical military terms, and obscure
references, where necessary. Professional soldiers should read this
book, reflect, and be grateful that they are not asked to violate
conscience. Students of war, students of German history, and World
War II buffs will read it with profit." -- Journal of Military
History
"This excellent wartime memoir of General of Panzer Troops Hermann
Balck (1897-1982), probably 'the greatest German general no one has
ever heard of, '... brings to life Balck's wartime adventures." --
Military Officer
"A model translation of one of the leading memoirs from the German
Army's mid-level command. Balck takes advantage of being the 'last
man standing' to present his version of events and experiences. He
makes a solid case between the lines of his narrative for the
emphasis on offensive action that consistently informed his
approach to tactics and operations." -- Dennis Showalter, author of
Armor and Blood: The Battle of Kursk: The Turning Point of World
War II
"German general Hermann Balck's perspective on war had largely been
lost to American scholars. His memoirs, edited by David T. Zabecki
and Dieter J. Biedekarken and translated into English for the first
time, provide deep insight into his experiences and decision-making
during World Wars I and II." -- Military History
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