The Eastern Front: Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk, Leningrad, Bagration, Berlin

by Duncan Anderson, Lloyd Clark, Stephen Walsh

A n authoritative account of the epic clash between two infamous dictators of the twentieth century, Hitler and Stalin, as they vied for supremacy during World War II.
 
Exploring in detail the German and Soviet armies in 1941, The Eastern Front covers the most infamous campaigns and offensive operations of this colossal campaign. In June 1941 it was Hitler’s fateful decision to launch Operation Barbarossa, the largest invasion ever seen, when 138 German divisions invaded the Soviet Union. Four years later, some two million German soldiers and 11 million Russian soldiers had been killed in the course of their struggle, with names like Stalingrad and Kursk burnt into the world’s consciousness. A selection of action photos plus outstanding maps, illustrations, and art showcase the main battles, vehicles, uniforms, maps, and equipment.

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

Reviews

[Mick Maye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full account of the Eastern front WW2 short accounts of each of the major actions with plenty of photos and drawings.

[Scott Lyall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic overview of the Eastern Front, accessible and well written and lavishly illustrated. Would be a good starting point for someone wanting to find out more on the subject.

[Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the basic overview of the Eastern Front. Easily accessible and a great start to anyone wanting to learn more about this part of World War 2.