"Kaiser is gone, but the generals remain" — this phrase encapsulates the situation in Germany after World War I, as articulated by a German writer. The generals stayed, and when the forces of German imperialism brought Hitler to power, they became loyal servants of the Nazi regime. The world was plunged into World War II. What role did the German general staff play in the last war? What was its influence on international relations? Are Western historians correct in claiming that the German high command opposed Hitler? Finally, what is the current role of the generals who outlived Hitler? This book addresses these questions, covering the period from 1919 to 1964. Its relevance is heightened today, as the German army stands as the strongest military force in NATO. Meanwhile, neo-fascism is rearing its head within Germany itself.