Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

August 1914 (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780099589556
author:: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Digital
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 832
Dimensions:: 129mm X 198mm
Genre:: , Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure, ,Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn,August 1914 (Vintage Classics),Vintage Digital,War Fiction,FICTION / Historical,Fiction / War & Military,First World War fiction,Russia
Condition:: New
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August 1914 is a gripping historical novel that explores the complexities of war and leadership. Colonel Vorotyntsev, a General Staff officer, is sent to investigate the situation at the Russian Second Army's front line in East Prussia. As he delves deeper into the battle, he realizes his mission may be too late to make a difference.

The novel weaves together multiple storylines, both on and off the battlefield, revealing the human cost of war and the failures of those in power. A pivotal episode in the book tells the tragic tale of General Samsonov's downfall after the disastrous Battle of Tannenberg, where he ultimately takes his own life.

This thought-provoking novel offers a unique perspective on one of history's most significant conflicts, shedding light on the inner workings of the Russian Army and the Tsarist regime. With its engaging narrative and historical depth, August 1914 is a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or the complexities of war.

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