The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most important clashes of the Second World War and arguably the bloodiest. Epitomised by close combat fighting and heavy losses (both military and civilian), neither the Soviets or the Nazis were prepared to capitulate to their ideological enemies.
The Axis forces were eventually defeated by the Russian war machine, despite withdrawing many troops from the West to fight in the East and losing a significant proportion of the Wehrmacht.
Pen & Sword Books covers the fighting with a wide range titles, which give an extensive insight into this notoriously bitter battle.
Featured ON THE BOOK SHELF with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, November 2019
Featured ON THE BOOK SHELF with Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, November 2019
Featured 'ON THE BOOK SHELF' by Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, October 2019
Featured 'ON THE BOOK SHELF' by Neil Smith
Wargames Illustrated, October 2019
This book makes a very good job of arguing the case with solid evidence, some fresh insights, and presents it in an absorbing and enjoyable text with good illustration, including a photo plate section. – Very Highly Recommended
Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/disaster-at-stalingrad-an-alternative-history/]here[/link]
Firetrench
This book makes a very good job of arguing the case with solid evidence, some fresh insights, and presents it in an absorbing and enjoyable text with good illustration, including a photo plate section. – Very Highly Recommended
Read the full review [link=http://reviews.firetrench.com/disaster-at-stalingrad-an-alternative-history/]here[/link]
Firetrench
This book from Pen and Sword not only shows photographic images of the Red Army at war, but also includes a useful text with regard all aspects of it. From recruitment and training, to political teaching, experiences at the front and especially food, the life of a Soviet soldier is thoroughly covered. I have not seen any of the images previously and very few are posed propaganda. With the few that are posed the author points this out and explains why. The text accompanying each photograph often points out details such as medals, weaponry and uniforms that enable the images to be dated. It is interesting reading for anyone that wants to know how individual soldiers saw their service at the front lines during WW2.
Mal Wright Author. British and Commonwealth Warships WW2 Camouflage.
This book from Pen and Sword not only shows photographic images of the Red Army at war, but also includes a useful text with regard all aspects of it. From recruitment and training, to political teaching, experiences at the front and especially food, the life of a Soviet soldier is thoroughly covered. I have not seen any of the images previously and very few are posed propaganda. With the few that are posed the author points this out and explains why. The text accompanying each photograph often points out details such as medals, weaponry and uniforms that enable the images to be dated. It is interesting reading for anyone that wants to know how individual soldiers saw their service at the front lines during WW2.
Mal Wright Author. British and Commonwealth Warships WW2 Camouflage.
As featured 'On The Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, April 2019
As featured 'On The Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, April 2019
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Stalingrad to Kursk
The epic battles fought at Stalingrad and Kursk were pivotal events in the war on the Eastern Front. After the catastrophic failure of the German offensives of 1942 and 1943, the Wehrmacht was forced onto the defensive. Never again would it regain the initiative against the seemingly inexhaustible forces of the Red Army. But how did this decisive shift… Read more...
