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.Now newly updated with a foreword by Soviet historian Nicolas Werth; the son of Alexander Werth; this new edition of Russia at War continues to be indispensable World War II journalism and the definitive historical authority on the Soviet-German war.
#456845 in Books 2016-06-01Original language:English 11.00 x .35 x 8.50l; .75 #File Name: 1505105706140 pages
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