Total War From Stalingrad to Berlin
Total War From Stalingrad to Berlin by Michael Jones, published by John Murray in 2012, offers a detailed account of the pivotal moments during World War II, focusing on the period from the German surrender at Stalingrad to the fall of Berlin. This UK edition spans 325 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the experiences of Soviet soldiers as they fought against Nazi forces, detailing the brutal realities of war, including the Holocaust and the mass murder of Soviet POWs.
Readers will find a comprehensive narrative that not only recounts military strategies and battles but also delves into the psychological and moral complexities faced by the Red Army. The text reveals the harsh realities of conflict and the atrocities committed by both sides, while also highlighting the struggle of Russian veterans to reconcile their actions during the war. Total War provides insights into the themes of political freedom and the impact of technology and engineering on warfare, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this historical period.
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In February 1943, German forces surrendered to the Red Army at Stalingrad and the tide of war turned. By May 1945 Soviet soldiers had stormed Berlin and brought down Hitler’s regime.
Total War follows the fortunes of these fighters as they liberated Russia and the Ukraine from the Nazi invader and fought their way into the heart of the Reich. It reveals the horrors they experienced – the Holocaust, genocide and the mass murder of Soviet POWs – and shows the Red Army, brutalized by war, taking its terrible revenge on the German civilian population. For the first time Russian veterans are candid about the terrible atrocities their own army committed. But they also describe their struggle to raise themselves from the abyss of hatred. Their war against the Nazis – which in large part brought the Second World War in Europe to an end – is a tarnished but deeply moving story of sacrifice and redemption.
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