Russia At War: 1941-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Rips and tears on jacket. Binding loose - pages still intact.
A landmark work of narrative history and eyewitness journalism, Russia at War: 1941–1945 chronicles the Soviet Union's harrowing experience on the Eastern Front through the eyes of a correspondent who witnessed the conflict firsthand. Alexander Werth presents an sweeping account of the war from the catastrophic German invasion of June 1941 to the ultimate Soviet triumph in 1945, weaving together military strategy, political intrigue, and the raw human suffering endured by the Russian people. Written with both journalistic immediacy and scholarly depth, the work illustrates how the Soviet war effort was shaped not only by Stalin's iron command but by the extraordinary resilience and sacrifice of ordinary citizens and soldiers. Werth uncovers the complex interplay between propaganda and reality, offering readers an intimate portrait of a nation fighting for its very survival. Widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and vivid accounts of the Second World War on the Eastern Front, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the true scale and human cost of the conflict.
Author: Alexander Werth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Barrie and Rockliff
Genre: WW2
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Rips and tears on jacket. Binding loose - pages still intact.
A landmark work of narrative history and eyewitness journalism, Russia at War: 1941–1945 chronicles the Soviet Union's harrowing experience on the Eastern Front through the eyes of a correspondent who witnessed the conflict firsthand. Alexander Werth presents an sweeping account of the war from the catastrophic German invasion of June 1941 to the ultimate Soviet triumph in 1945, weaving together military strategy, political intrigue, and the raw human suffering endured by the Russian people. Written with both journalistic immediacy and scholarly depth, the work illustrates how the Soviet war effort was shaped not only by Stalin's iron command but by the extraordinary resilience and sacrifice of ordinary citizens and soldiers. Werth uncovers the complex interplay between propaganda and reality, offering readers an intimate portrait of a nation fighting for its very survival. Widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and vivid accounts of the Second World War on the Eastern Front, it remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the true scale and human cost of the conflict.