Richard W. Harrison Livres

Focusing on Georgii Samoilovich Isserson, the architect of the "deep operation" strategy pivotal to Soviet military success during World War II, this biography explores his intellectual development from 1929 to 1941. It draws from a wealth of sources, including his writings, KGB arrest documents, and family interviews, to illuminate his contributions to military theory. The narrative also covers his arrest and the subsequent 35 years, highlighting the challenges he faced, including 14 years in labor camps and internal exile.

A thought-provoking reassessment of key aspects of the Second World War on the Eastern Front by a leading Russian historian.