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Between Giants: The Battle for the Baltics in World War II (General Military),Used
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With the exception of Poland, no region or territory suffered more greatly during World War II than the Baltic States. Caught between the giants of the Soviet Union and the Third Reich, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia became pawns in the desperate battle for control of Eastern Europe throughout the course of World War II. This is a story of conquest and exploitation, of death and deportation and the fight for survival both by countries and individuals. The three states were repeatedly occupied by the Soviet Union in 1939, by Germany in 1941, and again by the Soviet Union in 194445. In each case, local government organizations and individuals were forced to choose between supporting the occupying forces or forming partisan units. Many would be caught up in the bitter fighting in the region and, in particular, in the huge battles for the Courland bridgehead during Operation Bagration when hundreds of thousands of soldiers would fight and die in the last year of the war. Over 300,000 Soviet troops would be lost during the repeated assaults on the 'Courland Cauldron' before 146,000 German and Latvia troops were finally forced to surrender. No mercy was shown and all Latvians, Lithuanians, and Estonians who fought for Germany were executed. By the end of the war, death and deportation had cost the Baltic States over 20 percent of their total population and the iron curtain would descend on the region for over four decades. Using numerous firsthand accounts and detailed archival research, Prit Buttar weaves a magisterial account of the bitter fighting on the Eastern Front and the three small states whose fates were determined by the fortunes and misfortunes of war.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Between Giants: The Battle for the Baltics in World War II'? A: The book primarily focuses on the experiences of the Baltic States—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—during World War II, highlighting their struggles between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Prit Buttar.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 21, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 488 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the occupations and conflicts in the Baltic States during World War II, including the battles for control between the Soviet Union and Germany.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts or testimonials? A: Yes, the book includes numerous first-hand accounts and detailed archival research.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The themes explored include conquest, exploitation, death, deportation, and the fight for survival during the turbulent times of World War II.