Barbarossa: The First 7 Days - Hardcover

Fowler, Will

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1932033238 ISBN 13: 9781932033236

Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc, 2004

Synopsis

On 22 June 1941 The Germans launched their long-expected invasion of the Soviet Union. Codenamed "Operation Barbarossa," after the famous 12th century crusading emperor, what followed was perhaps the greatest clash of arms the world has ever witnessed, and one of the most ferocious, uncompromising conflicts in the history of modern warfare.

With the aid of specially commissioned maps, Barbarossa: The First 7 Days describes the dramatic history of the first week of the invasion of the Soviet Union. The book begins with an extensive overview of the Wehrmacht's success up until 1941, followed by chapters outlining the German High Command's plan of attack and the defensive dispositions of the Soviet forces. The author goes on to describe the opening bombardment, followed by detailed accounts of the three Army Groups' fortunes in the first week of the campaign. The book finishes with an analysis of the remainder of the campaign and the ultimate failure of the Germans to destroy the Red Army and capture Moscow.

With first hand accounts from both sides, vivid photographs, detailed fact boxes, and specially commissioned maps of the German advance and the Soviet defensive actions, Barbarossa: The First 7 Days is a comprehensive examination of the first week of the four-year war on the Eastern Front.

About this title

Product Description:

On 22 June 1941 The Germans launched their long-expected invasion of the Soviet Union. Codenamed ""Operation Barbarossa," after the famous 12th century crusading emperor, what followed was perhaps the greatest clash of arms the world has ever witnessed. With the aid of specially commissioned maps, Barbarossa: The First 7 Days describes the dramatic history of the first week of the invasion of the Soviet Union. The book begins with an extensive overview of the Wehrmacht`s success up until 1941, followed by chapters outlining the German High Command`s plan of attack and the defensive dispositions of the Soviet forces. The author goes on to describe the opening bombardment, followed by detailed accounts of the three Army Groups` fortunes in the first week of the campaign.

About the Author:

Will Fowler has worked in journalism and publishing since 1972, specialising in military history. He is the author of several books on the subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1932033238
• ISBN 13: 9781932033236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208