This extensive series delves into the histories of the key armies of the Second World War. Written by leading military historians, these volumes examine the planning, intelligence, strategy, and overall war efforts of the major powers. The series traces how military activities were intertwined with broader foreign policy aims, alliances, national mobilization, and the domestic social, political, and economic impacts of the war. It offers a profound exploration of the complex military and strategic dimensions of this global conflict.
Jonathan Fennell captures for the first time the true wartime experience of the ordinary soldiers from across the empire who made up the British and Commonwealth armies. He analyses why the great battles were won and lost and how the men that fought went on to change the world.
Jonathan Fennell captures for the first time the true wartime experience of the ordinary soldiers from across the empire who made up the British and Commonwealth armies. He analyses why the great battles were won and lost and how the men that fought went on to change the world.
Focusing on the Red Army's evolution from the late 1920s to the end of World War II, this account examines its military strategies, successes, and failures. It contextualizes the war within the broader national mobilization efforts and utilizes extensive archival research and eyewitness testimonies. By highlighting perspectives from both senior leaders and frontline soldiers, the narrative reveals the complexities of the Red Army's triumph over Nazi Germany and the significant sacrifices made along the Eastern Front.