Description: Please read item descriptionTIME-LIFE BOOKSWORLD WAR IIRUSSIA BESIEGED(NICHOLAS BETHELL)This volume of the Time Life series covers the period in Russia from a few days before the invasion of Russia by German forces, which took place at 3am on Sunday 22nd June 1941, to the outskirts of Moscow when the German advance was finally halted in December 1941.The book describes the German operations using their blitzkrieg tactics which allowed an early rapid advance through Belorussia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Ukraine capturing cities such as Kiev and Minsk whilst overcoming Smolensk and Vitebsk on their drive to the outskirts of Moscow. The siege of Leningrad, defence of Moscow and use by the Russians of partisans to disrupt German supply lines is also well covered.Non-UK buyers please note this book will be posted through eBay's Global Shipping Programme and will, therefore, unable to be combined with other purchases. This 1977 edition hardback publication is in good overall condition. The pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and significant marks. The printed hardboard covers display some light rubbing, minor marks and minor knocks to the edges and corners (see photograph). The book runs to 192 pages (28cm x 22.5cm), includes a working index and is very well illustrated throughout the text with photographs, and colour illustrations.
Price: 8.5 GBP
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
End Time: 2023-09-10T12:43:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.91 GBP
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Type: Books
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Era: 1914-1945
Country/ Organization: Russia
Theme: Militaria
Service: Army
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
