Franz Halder published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Halder War Diary 1939-1942 (1962).
Updated September 2026
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The Halder War Diary 1939-1942
Franz Halder's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Halder War Diary 1939-1942 (1962)
The Halder Diaries (1976)
Other books in order
The Private War Journal of Generaloberst Franz Halder, Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command of the German Army, 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942 (1979)
About Franz Halder
Franz Halder was a German general and the chief of staff of the Army High Command (OKH) in Nazi Germany from 1938 until September 1942. During World War II, he directed the planning and implementation of Operation Barbarossa, the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. Halder became instrumental in the radicalisation of warfare on the Eastern Front. He had his staff draft both the Commissar Order and the Barbarossa decree that allowed German soldiers to execute Soviet citizens for any reason without fear of later prosecution, leading to numerous war crimes and atrocities during the campaign. After the war, he played a decisive role in the development of the myth of the clean Wehrmacht.
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Franz Halder FAQ
- How many books has Franz Halder written?
- Franz Halder published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Franz Halder's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Halder War Diary 1939-1942.
- What is Franz Halder's last book?
- The Halder War Diary 1939-1942 (1962).
- What is Franz Halder's most famous book?
- The Halder War Diary 1939-1942 (1962) is Franz Halder's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.