Forczyk, Robert
The Kuban 1943
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472822598
- author:
- Forczyk, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.64 x 18.29 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Kuban 1943: The Wehrmacht's Last Stand in the Caucasus In the summer of 1942, German forces invaded the Caucasus region, seeking to secure critical oil production facilities. However, their advance was halted by the Red Army and followed by a devastating winter counteroffensive that encircled key positions. As a result, Hitler ordered an evacuation from the Caucasus, but also instructed his troops to hold the Kuban bridgehead at all costs. This strategic decision set the stage for a prolonged and bloody conflict between the German forces and the Soviet armies. With stunning specially commissioned artwork, this book tells the story of the German stand at Kuban, which became a sideshow battle of attrition that tied down seven Soviet armies. The outcome was a testament to the determination and resilience of the German troops, but also highlighted the overwhelming might of the Soviet forces. This account provides a detailed and engaging look at one of the most significant battles on the Eastern Front during World War II.
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