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• "Even readers with a great knowledge on the subject will have much to learn from this book. Bergström presents several totally new aspects. For anyone who wants to understand Operation Barbarossa from the perspective of both sides, this is a must-have book." Niclas Sennerteg, military historian and author of several books on World War II
• Published for the 75th anniversary of the start of the campaign, 22nd June.
• The largest military campaign in history gets the Christer Bergström treatment with lots of unpublished and rare images.
• Illustrated throughout.
REVIEWS
This book form Christer Bergstrom is illustrated with over 250 photographs, many of which have never been published, and is awash with maps and illustrations. Operation Barbarossa 1941: Hitler Against Stalin is a balanced and objective account that marks the 75th anniversary.
Warfare
Bergstrom offers far more verifiable facts about far more facets of the war. In particular, he quotes specific numbers of tanks, troops, casualties, aircraft, victories, losses, and more…Operation Barbarossa 1941: Hitler against Stalin is one of the results of that progress in scholarship, bringing better accuracy, balance, and clarity to the old story.
Stone Books
Christer Bergström has once again produced what will be the definitive account of this monumental campaign.
Books Monthly
This is a very impressive piece of work, that gives us a much more convincing account of Operation Barbarossa, with convincing reasons for both the German successes and their eventual failure.
History of War
It is easy enough for a first-time student of the eastern front, but thoughtful enough for those who have done extensive reading. Bergstrom is better at posing important questions than he is at answering them. I found myself thinking this book is the beginning of several debates, not the end.
Armor Modeling and Preservation Society
The text with all of its tons of details of the day to day operations and human involvement is without a doubt the best covering of this campaign in print.
A Wargamer's Needful Things
Barbarossa was a huge and complex operation launched in the summer of 1941. Using a wealth of photographs and maps Chrster Bergstrom delivers an infromative and easy to follow account of the titanic and desperate struggle that ensued. 5 stars
Soldier Magazine