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War on the Eastern Front, 1941-1945 (1983)
Front Cover Book Details
Genre Non-Fiction
Subject Germany. Heer - History--World War, 1939-1945; Soviet Union - History - German occupation, 1941-1944; World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Soviet Union
Publication Date 4/22/1983
Format Hardcover (9.4 x 5.9 mm)
Publisher Random House Value Pub
Language English
Extras Diskette; Dust Jacket
Description
An illustrated account of the German soldiers who invaded Russia from 1941 to 1945--chronicles their day-to-day survival in isolation, experiencing what Hitler had not anticipated
Personal Details
Acquire Date 6/10/2010
Rating 0
Links Library of Congress
Product Details
LoC Classification D764 .L78 1982
Dewey 940.5421
ISBN 9780517382851
Cover Price $18.00
No. of Pages 215
First Edition No
Rare No
Notes/Review
I found this book quite fascinating. It is not primarily about combat but instead covers such topics as climate, terrain, the difficulties of winter warfare, the views of the German soldier regarding his enemy and the people of the region, and so on. As such, it shouldn't be the first book someone reads about the Eastern Front but is invaluable to one who has already read several books on the subject.

The writing tends to matter-of-fact portrayal rather than flowery prose. There are a number of extended excerpts from first-person sources.

I wanted to give the book a somewhat higher score, but it has no notes and the bibliography (at one page) seems way too short to support the text. I really would like to investigate this content further, but given the lack of stated sources, that's next to impossible.