The Soviet Strategic Offensive in Manchuria, 1945: 'August Storm'

by David Glantz

Overview

This critical examination of the final Soviet strategic offensive operation during World War II seeks to chip away at two generally inaccurate pictures many Westerners have of the war. Specifically, Westerners seem to think that only geography, climate, and sheer numbers negated German military skill and competency on the eastern front, a view that

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135774981
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/27/2003
Series:	ISSN
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	30 MB
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About the Author

David Glantz

Table of Contents

Part 1 : Before the Offensive: Preparations for the Manchurian strategic offensive Part 2: The Conduct of the Offensive: Stavka and Far East command plannning Part 3: Analysis and Conclusions: Analysis of the offensive

Editorial Reviews

'...two compelling books on an overlooked but important campaign. For those interested in the Pacific War or the Soviet Experience in World War II, or the Russian military in general, these books are an absolute revelation.' - World War II

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