Where the Iron Crosses Grow: The Crimea 1941-44

by Robert Forczyk

Overview

When the Soviets fortified Sevastopol in 1941, it heralded the beginning of a period of intense fighting over the Crimea. In this remarkable work, acclaimed author Robert Forcyzk assembles new research to investigate the intense and barbaric fighting for the region in World War II, where first Soviet, and then German armies were surrounded and totally obliterated.

Now available in paperback, Forczyk's unique account provides a definitive analysis of the many unique characteristics of the conflict, exploring the historical context as it uncovers one of the most pivotal theaters of the Eastern Front during World War II

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472816788
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/20/2016
Series:	General Military
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	318,010
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland, and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armor officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Prologue

Chapter 1: The Crimea under the Hammer and Sickle, 1920–41

Chapter 2: The Onset of War, June–August 1941

Chapter 3: Across the Tatar Wall, September 1941

Chapter 4: The Ring Closes Around Sevastopol, November–December 1941

Chapter 5: Winter War, December 1941–March 1942

Chapter 6: The German Conquest, May–July 1942

Chapter 7: The German Occupation of the Crimea, 1942–44

Chapter 8: The Red Army Returns to the Crimea, 1943

Chapter 9: German Defeat in the Crimea, 1944

Chapter 10: Postscript 2014

Appendices

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Editorial Reviews

Drawing on extensive archival research, Forcyzk relates in historical context the nature and noteworthy events of 1941–44 regional clash, including horrific instances of ethnic cleansing.” —Military History

From the Publisher

Michael Pritchard adequately narrates this account of the five wars in the Crimea over the past century. While the focus of the work is on events in Crimea during WWII, Forczyk gives some much needed context to the history of Russian dominance in the region by detailing the events that brought Soviet power there. The book ends with Russia’s most recent annexation of Crimea. Prichard’s staccato reading works for most of the text—his words are clear, and his voice resonates well. However, those familiar with the Russian language may find that his pronunciation of names and terms grates on the ears. His German, while better than his Russian, is also distracting. Still, most folks should like this performance. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2015 - AudioFile