GILES, MILTON
MIDNIGHT IN BERLIN
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529393170
- author:
- GILES, MILTON
- publisher:
- HODDER & STOUGHTON
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Checkmate in Berlin: The First Battle of the Cold War The aftermath of World War II saw Berlin in ruins, its population struggling to survive amidst rubble and power outages. As Soviet forces advanced towards the Reichstag, civilians faced unimaginable horrors, including rape, looting, and violence. This dark chapter in history was sealed at the Yalta Conference four months earlier, when the city's fate was decided by the Allied powers. The division of Germany between Britain, America, France, and the Soviet Union sparked a new era of tension and rivalry. Berlin became a battleground for spies, gangsters, and black-marketeers seeking to profit from the chaos. Over the next four years, a small group of charismatic individuals fought an intense battle over the future of Germany, Europe, and the world. This book tells the story of this pivotal moment in history, from the high-stakes politics of Yalta to the desperate efforts to break the Soviet stranglehold on Berlin.
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