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Russia at War, 1941–1945

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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.

©1964 Alexander Werth; Foreword copyright 2011 by Nicolas Werth; English translation of foreword copyright 2017 by Skyhorse Publishing (P)2021 Tantor Military Russia War Submarine
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I was uncertain at first on buying this given it was from the early 1960s however this is the best account of the second world war I have ever read/listen to. It is incredible in its breath and detail, yet a fascinating human perspective from someone who was there. Werth is sympathetic to the Soviets, particularly Stalin, but having read this you can understand why. He's far too forgiving/believing on the Warsaw uprising & most of all the Katyn massacre but other than this the book is perfect.

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Having been to many of these places I find this piece of work to be a very good account of that piece of history from one man’s perspective.

Fascinating account

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Book that in todays world carry more importance than some people would think.


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Great Book On a Russian History

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