The Wolf's Lair : inside Hitler's East Prussian HQ / Ian Baxter.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-153) and index.

Historical background -- And so to the East -- Triumph or die -- Lost victories -- Unshakeable allegiance -- Appendix A. Russian NVKD investigative report on the Wolf's Lair and surrounding area -- Appendix B. Prominent military and party officials appointed to the Wolf's Lair, 1941-1944 -- Appendix C. Composition of the FBB at the Wolf's Lair later, 1944 -- Appendix D. Wolf's Lair security, 1941-1944 -- Appendix E. SS weaponry at the Wolf's Lair -- Appendix F. Hitler's military headquarters movements, 1941-1944 -- Appendix G. Abbreviations and equivalent ranks.

This book examines life within the F?hrerhauptquartiere (F?hrer's headquarters), where, from behind closed doors, Hitler planned and gossiped with his associates. The author investigates the manner in which Hitler's contempt for his war staff grew, describing how he stood unbowed in the face of the enemy and tried to infuse determination in his generals and friends-- all despite his deterioration in health.