Russia's War by Richard Overy (English) Paperback Book

Description: Russia's War by Richard Overy Drawing on a wealth of evidence to account for the Soviet Unions victory against invading forces, this book offers an account of the epic struggle that turned the tide of the Second World War. It re-creates the Soviet Unions apocalyptic struggle against Nazi Germany, from the point of view both of the troops and of the ordinary civilians. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An epic account of the greatest military encounter in human historyIn the course of human history there has probably been no more terrible place than Eastern Europe in 1941-5. Estimates of total Soviet military and civilian deaths in the period now stand at more than 25 million. In Russias War, Richard Overy re-creates the Soviet Unions apocalyptic struggle against Germany from the point of view both of the troops and of the ordinary civilians. Notes Reissue of this epic account of the Soviet Unions apocalyptic struggle against Germany during WWII, from the point of view both of the troops and ordinary civilians. It is being republished to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the USSR. Author Biography Richard Overy is Professor of History at the University of Exeter. His books include Why the Allies Won, Russias War, The Battle of Britain, The Morbid Age and The Dictators, which won the Wolfson and the Hessell Tiltman Prizes for history in 2005. Review Masterly ... a vivid account -- Robert Service * Independent *A dramatic and exciting tale ... His set-piece descriptions of such visions of Hell as Stalingrad, the 900-day siege of Leningrad and the crucial battle of Kursk are as fascinating as they are horrifying -- Alan Judd * Sunday Times *Overy is a first-class military historian ... He writes concisely and says what he means to say ... Now, we have an authoritative British account that understands both sides, without illusions -- Norman Stone * Spectator *Excellent ... Overy tackles this huge, complex and multifaceted story with the vital gifts of clarity and brevity -- Antony Beevor * Literary Review * Review Text Masterly ... a vivid account Review Quote Masterly ... a vivid account Promotional "Headline" An epic account of the greatest military encounter in human history Details ISBN0141049170 Author Richard Overy Year 2010 ISBN-10 0141049170 ISBN-13 9780141049175 Media Book Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.54217 Birth 1947 Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2010-09-02 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2010-09-02 Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-10-11 AU Release Date 2010-10-11 Pages 432 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145053038;

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