Bibliograph

Russia at war 1941-1945, a history, Alexander Werth ; foreword by Nicolas Werth

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Russia at war 1941-1945, a history, Alexander Werth ; foreword by Nicolas Werth

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1047-1058) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Russia at war 1941-1945

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

954669557

Responsibility statement

Alexander Werth ; foreword by Nicolas Werth

Sub title

a history

Summary

"In 1941, Russian-born British journalist Alexander Werth observed the unfolding of the Soviet-German conflict with his own eyes. What followed was the widely acclaimed book, Russia at War, first printed in 1964. At once a history of facts, a collection of interviews, and a document of the human condition, Russia at War is a stunning, modern classic that chronicles the savagery and struggles on Russian soil during the most incredible military conflict in modern history. As a behind-the-scenes eyewitness to the pivotal, shattering events as they occurred, Werth chronicles with vivid detail the hardships of everyday citizens, massive military operations, and the political movements toward diplomacy as the world tried to reckon with what they had created. Despite its sheer historical scope, Werth tells the story of a country at war in startlingly human terms, drawing from his daily interviews and conversations with generals, soldiers, peasants, and other working class civilians. The result is a unique and expansive work with immeasurable breadth and depth, built on lucid and engaging prose, that captures every aspect of a terrible moment in human history."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Prelude to war -- From the invasion to the Battle of Moscow -- The Leningrad story -- The black summer of 1942 -- Stalingrad -- Year of hard victories : the Polish tangle -- 1944 : Russia enters Eastern Europe -- Victory : and the seeds of the Cold War

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