MacGregor, Iain
The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Centre of WWII's Greatest Battle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472135209
- author:
- MacGregor, Iain
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: A Study of the Decisive Battle on the Volga The battle for Stalingrad, fought on the banks of the Volga River in 1942-43, was a pivotal moment in World War II. The Soviet Union's ultimate victory was secured through the sacrifices of its soldiers, who endured harsh conditions and brutal fighting. This book delves into the heart of the battle, focusing on a key strategic building codenamed 'The Lighthouse', where a small garrison of Red Army guardsmen held out against German aerial bombardments and infantry assaults. The author's meticulously researched account draws on primary sources to recreate the intense and often house-to-house fighting that took place during the winter of 1942. The Lighthouse of Stalingrad sheds new light on this crucial chapter in the war, revealing the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought for their country.
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