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Leningrad: The Epic Siege Of World War Ii, 19411944,Used
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On September 8, 1941, Eleven Weeks After Hitler Launched Operation Barbarossa, His Brutal Surprise Attack On The Soviet Union, Leningrad Was Surrounded. The Siege Was Not Lifted For Two And A Half Years, By Which Time Some Three Quarters Of A Million Leningraders Had Died Of Starvation.Anna Reid'S Leningrad Is A Gripping, Authoritative Narrative History Of This Dramatic Moment In The Twentieth Century, Interwoven With Indelible Personal Accounts Of Daily Siege Life Drawn From Diarists On Both Sides. They Reveal The Nazis' Deliberate Decision To Starve Leningrad Into Surrender And Hitler'S Messianic Miscalculation, The Incompetence And Cruelty Of The Soviet War Leadership, The Horrors Experienced By Soldiers On The Front Lines, And, Above All, The Terrible Details Of Life In The Blockaded City: The Relentless Search For Food And Water; The Withering Of Emotions And Family Ties; Looting, Murder, And Cannibalism And At The Same Time, Extraordinary Bravery And Selfsacrifice.Stripping Away Decades Of Soviet Propaganda, And Drawing On Newly Available Diaries And Government Records, Leningrad Also Tackles A Raft Of Unanswered Questions: Was The Size Of The Death Toll As Much The Fault Of Stalin As Of Hitler? Why Didn'T The Germans Capture The City? Why Didn'T It Collapse Into Anarchy? What Decided Who Lived And Who Died? Impressive In Its Originality And Literary Style, Leningrad Gives Voice To The Dead And Will Rival Anthony Beevor'S Classic Stalingrad In Its Impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Leningrad: The Epic Siege of World War II, 1941-1944'? A: The book focuses on the harrowing two-and-a-half-year siege of Leningrad during World War II, detailing the experiences of civilians and soldiers while exploring the political and military decisions that contributed to the siege.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Leningrad: The Epic Siege of World War II, 1941-1944' is Anna Reid, a historian known for her extensive research and narrative style.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 30, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 512 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in World War II history? A: Yes, 'Leningrad' is ideal for readers interested in World War II history, particularly those wanting an in-depth narrative of the siege and its impact on the city and its inhabitants.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from individuals during the siege? A: Yes, the book interweaves personal accounts from diarists on both sides, providing a human perspective on the events during the siege.
- Q: What makes this book stand out from other historical accounts of Leningrad? A: The book stands out due to its combination of narrative history, literary style, and the use of newly available diaries and government records that challenge previous narratives.
- Q: Can this book be used as a resource for academic studies? A: Yes, 'Leningrad' can serve as a valuable resource for academic studies due to its thorough research and citation of primary sources.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book that readers should look for? A: Readers should look for the first edition published on August 30, 2011, to ensure they receive the original content as presented by the author.