Russia's War
Russia's War book cover

Russia's War

Hardcover – May 1, 1998

Price
$34.97
Format
Hardcover
Pages
432
Publisher
TV Books
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1575000510
Dimensions
6.75 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
Weight
1 pounds

Description

Making excellent use of newly available Presidential archival material and K.G.B. film collections, Overy ... attributes the Soviet victory to the tough Russian spirit, which was hewn by the bitter climate, cruelllly harsh working conditions and Stalin's heinous purges and farm collectivization programs.... [a] penetrating and compassionate book... -- The New York Times Book Review, Chris Patsilelis

Features & Highlights

  • A companion to IBP Films' television documentary on Russia's WWII campaign broadcast on public television, drawing on previously unavailable KGB and Presidential archives. Includes poor-quality b&w photos. For general readers and scholars. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Decent Account of Russia's Effort During WW2

This book offers the reader a decent and non-bias account of Russia's wartime effort during the Second World War. Although not as detailed as John Erickson's two volume account of the Soviet military effort its a lot more easier to understand and follow. Also you aren't left with the impression that the book was full of Russian propaganda. It tells the story as it really was, showing both the good and the bad side of the Russian leadership and its role in trying to stem the German onslaught into Mother Russia. I think that we tend to forget the effort and loss of life that Russia bore during WW2 although the author does not dismiss the West's aid to Russia during the War. The book offers a nice balance between two the camps (East & West).It was a nice compliment to the TV series which is currently showing in Australia. Well worth the time to sit down and read.
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Bad war, great book

This is an invaluable one-volume history of the worst front in the worst war in history. if you think WWII was on on the beaches of Normandy, read this.
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This book highlights the enormous war in the Soviet Union

As an author of books on the Second World War, I desire to learn more about the war. This book tells the enormous struggle that characterizes the war in the Soviet Union.
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Good book, well written and seemed to be thorough

Good book, well written and seemed to be thorough. Interesting to find out what the allies were actually doing in WWII.
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All as expected

Very good quality of book. Delivered quickly and as specified.