Heinrici's Defense: A Masterclass in Strategy

Heinrici's Defense: A Masterclass in Strategy

Gotthard Heinrici: World War II's defensive mastermind who challenged Hitler's strategies and saved thousands of German lives through tactical brilliance. This documentary explores how the Wehrmacht's premier defensive expert developed innovative techniques on the Eastern Front and his final command of Army Group Vistula in the defense of Berlin.

TIMESTAMPS:
Introduction to Heinrici's defensive genius
From WWI to defensive specialist: Heinrici's early career
Tactical innovations against Soviet artillery
The Battle of Seelow Heights and defense of Berlin Conflict with Hitler and Heinrici's legacy

Learn how Heinrici's defensive techniques saved German lives while directly contradicting Hitler's "no retreat" orders. His willingness to defy commands to preserve his forces represents a rare moral counterpoint within the Wehrmacht's leadership and provides valuable insights into the tension between military pragmatism and ideological warfare.

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