Barbarossa Derailed by David M. Glantz
The Battle for Smolensk, 10 July-10 September 1941
This comprehensive analysis delves into the critical early stages of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. It meticulously examines the strategic missteps, logistical challenges, and fierce Soviet resistance that thwarted the German advance towards Moscow in the summer and fall of 1941. The narrative provides a detailed account of the battles, the decisions made by military leaders, and the impact of terrain and weather on the campaign's outcome, offering a nuanced understanding of why the German offensive ultimately faltered.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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