Soviet General Staff Books

Focusing on the Red Army's strategic operations during the siege of Budapest from October 1944 to February 1945, this study details their advance into Hungary following earlier successes in Eastern Europe. It highlights the fierce German-Hungarian resistance that stalled the Soviet push, the encirclement of the city, and the subsequent German counter-offensives. The analysis includes the role of various combat arms and emphasizes the Third Ukrainian Front's crucial yet initially secondary role, ultimately contributing to the Soviet victory and the surrender of the Budapest garrison.

Focusing on the pivotal Battle of Moscow during World War II, this work provides an in-depth analysis from the Soviet perspective, detailing the Red Army's defensive and counteroffensive strategies against German forces. Originally published in 1943, it encompasses three parts: the defensive operations during Germany's final advance, the initial counteroffensive that pushed back German forces, and the subsequent developments until January 1942. Edited by a prominent military figure, this translation offers a comprehensive understanding of a critical moment in the war.

Focusing on the Red Army's strategic offensive into Romania during August 1944, this study examines the preparation and execution of a critical operation aimed at dismantling German forces in the region. It provides a detailed analysis of the operational strategies employed by the Second and Third Ukrainian fronts, including tactical plans and coordination among various military units. The second part delves into the Third Ukrainian Front's 37th Army's pivotal role in the operation, highlighting its success and its significance in the broader context of the Red Army's advance into Central Europe.

Prelude to Berlin offers a panoramic view of the Soviet strategic offensives north of the Carpathians in the winter of 1945.

This study was compiled by the Red Army General Staff's military-historical directorate, which was charged with collecting and analyzing the war's experience. It shows that while the Germans defeats at Moscow and Stalingrad showed that Hitler could not win the war in the East, the outcome of Kursk demonstrated beyond a doubt that he would lose it.

The Battle of Moscow, 1941-1942 is a detailed examination of one of the major turning points of World War II, as seen from the Soviet side.