Russia at War, 1941-1945: A History by Alexander Werth - 2017-03-14

New York: Skyhorse Publishing, 2017. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5x1x8. First printing of 2017 reissue, with foreword by author's son. Spine leans to the right. xxxi, 1100 pp. 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… Read More