Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl

Published shortly before World War I, 'Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl' by Egon Erwin Kisch examines the scandal surrounding Alfred Redl, the Chief of the General Staff of the Austro-Hungarian Army, who was accused of espionage for Russia. Kisch draws on extensive research and interviews with key figures involved in the affair to detail the circumstances leading to Redl's downfall and subsequent suicide. The book is notable for its investigative approach to a significant historical event that highlighted issues of loyalty and betrayal within the military establishment.