‘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 will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription 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.