Russia's War: A History of the Soviet Effort: 1941-1945
by Richard Overy
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Author: Richard OveryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-08-01
ISBN: 0140271694
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A Must Read for Students of the Eastern Front
Summary: 5 Stars
It is truly amazing how much information Richard Overy packs into this slim volume. From the first pages detailing the beginnings of the Red Army in the newly formed Soviet state until the final chapters dealing with the defeat of Nazi Germany, this work is consistently educational and entertaining. Overy offers many wonderful insights in this work, for instance his constant reminders that Hitler and Stalin were essentially military amateurs in charge of the largest armies the world had ever seen. Also his narrative effectively outlines the political/military nexus that existed within the Soviet Union during the war and what this meant to the Soviet leadership, the Soviet soldier, and the citizens of the USSR. This is a well written, relatively short book that is easily accessible for those wanting to learn more about the Soviet Union's "Great Patriotic War."
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