Narvik: The Feelings in the Mountain Troops and the Charisma in the Leadership of General Dietl

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/hyg.n6.13784
Keywords: World War II, Battle of Narvik, Mountain Troops, Eduard Dietl, Emotions and feelings

Abstract

During the Second World War, as part of the German forces' campaign to invade Norway, the Battle of Narvik unfolded between April and June of 1940. This analysis seeks to explore, from a different perspective, certain facets associated with this engagement, with a focus on the mountain troops involved, the charismatic leadership exhibited by one of its division commanders, and the harsh conditions endured by combatants in a hostile environment. Esprit de corps, courage, traditions, the example set by those leading troops, adversities stemming from challenging geography, and the actions of the enemy are intimately tied to emotional and psychological aspects. These facets, often overlooked in the study of the History of War, can, as elucidated in the subsequent paragraphs, prove decisive in shaping combat actions.

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Author Biography

Carlos María Fraquelli, Colegio Militar de la Nación
Carlos María Fraquelli holds a Master's degree in Military Sciences with a focus on Strategic Planning and Decision Making from the Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército del Perú, a Professorship in Management Sciences and a Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration from the Universidad Católica de Salta, and a Bachelor´s degree in Strategies and Organization from the Instituto Superior de Enseñanza del Ejército (currently Facultad del Ejército, Universidad de la Defensa Nacional). He is currently the Secretary of the Academic Department of the Colegio Militar de la Nación (Facultad del Ejército, Universidad de la Defensa Nacional). His field or research is Argentine and South American History of War of 19th Century and Second World War.

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Published
2024-05-28
How to Cite
Fraquelli, C. M. (2024). Narvik: The Feelings in the Mountain Troops and the Charisma in the Leadership of General Dietl. Historia & Guerra, (6), 93-109. https://doi.org/10.34096/hyg.n6.13784
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No 6 (2024): Julio-Diciembre
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