Reckoning: The Defeat of Army Group South, 1944

The Reckoning is a masterful re-evaluation of the 1944 Eastern Front, showing how the Red Army's size, training, and leadership led to their victory over the Wehrmacht. It is a story of how the Russians learned to win, rather than how the Germans lost.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 496 pages
\n Publication date: 14 October 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Reckoning is a captivating historical account that vividly brings to life the tragic Eastern Front through a vast array of Russian and German sources, surpassing any I've encountered in my reading. Prit Buttar, an esteemed expert on the Eastern Front, has crafted a masterful re-evaluation of the pivotal year 1944, shedding light on how the Red Army ultimately secured victory, culminating in the defeat of Germany within its own borders. The combat in Ukraine and Romania was intense, with the German defense displaying unwavering determination and desperation. However, what has often been overlooked is the fact that the Red Army not only relied on its vast numerical advantage but also refined its fighting strategies from top commanders down to individual soldiers, battling both fear and harsh weather conditions to seize every inch of land. This narrative goes beyond the conventional portrayal of the Germans' defeat and delves into the Russians' gradual mastery of winning battles.

\n Weight: 684g\n
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 41 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472837929\n \n