But these more than 9 million soldiers, scattered and fighting in various regions, whether it be Western Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, or Southern Europe, the German Army could not gain the upper hand.
After problems arose on the Eastern European Battlefield, the German government urgently redeployed a freshly trained Army Group from within the country to provide support.
This Army Group consisted of approximately 400,000 soldiers, with a diverse range of sources. The youngest soldiers were only 15 or 16 years old, while the oldest had already surpassed 50.
This also reflected the current predicament of the German government. Although it seemed that a sizable military was maintained, it was actually realized through the sacrifices of all Germans.
Even if Germany could eventually win the war, it wouldn't necessarily be a victory for them.