‘An Army with a State, not a State with an Army’ F.G. Stapleton examines the role played by the armed forces in the government of the Second Reich. F.G. Stapleton | Published in History Review Issue 46 September 2003 The Debate To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. GermanyPoliticalCulturalMilitary Popular articles US President or American Caesar? Hezbollah’s Long March out of the Shadows