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Anton Joly

    Anton Joly brings a unique perspective to historical inquiry, drawing from a rich Franco-Russian heritage and a deep specialization in the Soviet-German conflict of World War II. His scholarly approach is evident in his meticulous examination of wartime documents and archival research, allowing him to reconstruct pivotal historical moments with clarity. Joly's work aims to illuminate the complexities of the Eastern Front, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this critical period. His personal connection to the conflict, through family members who served on opposing sides, imbues his historical analyses with a profound and personal resonance.

    Stalingrad Battle Atlas: volume II
    • 2014

      Stalingrad Battle Atlas: volume II

      • 606 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      The Red Army defeated the Wehrmacht against all odds in one of the most dramatic battles in History. How such a miracle has been made possible ? Why was Stalingrad so particular ? What exactly happened each single day of this giant struggle ? The second volume of the "Stalingrad: Battle Atlas" series covers 35 days of combat within the city. It presents essential strategic and tactical information, including recently released archival data, and features entirely new maps for each day of active operations during this period. Synthesizing an extremely wide range of documents and information sources, this chronological atlas achieves an unprecedented degree of precision in describing historical reality, rendering it through a standardized set of instruments: timeline, orders of battle, unit strength reports, local and global situation maps, contextual photos, quotes from key actors. It can be used as a reference manual for searchers, as well as a guide for those who want to know the basics: who, when, where. Main features: o Timeline (daily) o Order of battle (weekly) o Unit strength reports (weekly) o Local situation maps (daily) o Global situation maps (weekly) A new and exclusive perspective of the legendary battle on the Volga!

      Stalingrad Battle Atlas: volume II