Since there are a few recommended reading lists in this forum, I thought that I would recommend a book that I recently read. If anyone is looking for a definitive history of the Russian Front in WW2, I suggest the book "Russia at War" by Alexander Werth. The author was a British war correspondent born in Russia who reported on events on the Russian front as they unfolded. Werth puts his experiences and knowledge into this epic-length book (about the size of War and Peace). With chapters on the impact of the Battle of Britain on Russia to chapters on the Catholic Church in Russia, the book explores a vast array of issues that effected Russia from both political and military standpoints. A great book for those who are serious about really understanding Russia.
Happy reading,
Andrew

Thanks for the support but I have only read a few books on the Eastern Front and my reading mostly consists of Western Front topics.

One other fascinating book on the Eastern front though, is "Enemy at the Gates". This book is nothing like the move that was made with the same title. This book captures in vivid realism what it was like to fight in Stalingrad, from the "happy days" for the Germans until their encirclement and capture. The book also includes accounts of Manstiens attempted breakthrough to relieve the Stalingrad pocket. Real-life accounts from both sides of the struggle make this book absolutely fabulous,
I highly recommend picking it up,
Andrew

Thanks for the recomendations but it will take a long time before I finish "An Army At Dawn" :-)


Andrew