Daimler-Benz in the Third Reich

Klappentext This powerful book examines the Daimler-Benz company-one of Germany's most important armament and automobile manufacturers-from its formation in 1926 to the end of World War II and reveals for the first time its close association with the Third Reich. It is a timely contribution to the history of collaboration between German business and the Nazis. Zusammenfassung This is a study of the experience of one of Germany's most important armaments manufacturers - and automotive companies - during the period of the Third Reich. The book examines how the opportunities offered by the Nazi rearmament in the 1930s led to rapid expansion and a surge in profits.

Product details

• Authors: Neil Gregor, Gregor Neil
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.02.1998
• EAN: 9780300072433
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07243-3
• No. of pages: 300
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, Germany, HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Automobile Industry, Fascism & Nazism, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Far-right political ideologies and movements, Modern warfare, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Road vehicle manufacturing industry, Vehicle and transport manufacturing industries, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater