A remark on a theorem of Baer (Q582390)

The author proves the following: If G is a group and \(\Sigma\) a set of subgroups of G such that (1) \(G=<\Sigma >\) and \(\Sigma =\Sigma^ G\), (2) if \(A,B\in \Sigma\) then \(<A,B>\) is nilpotent, (3) the \(\Sigma\)-subgroups of G satisfy the maximum condition, then G is nilpotent. This generalizes a theorem of \textit{R. Baer} [Math. Ann. 133, 256-270 (1957; Zbl 0078.015)] which explains the title.