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Battleground Prussia The Assault on Germany's Eastern Front 1944–45
Battleground Prussia The Assault on Germany's Eastern Front 1944–45
Author: Prit Buttar
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Battleground Prussia traces the last, brutal months from the Red Army's entry onto German soil to the collapse of Hitler's regime, recounting the Soviet offensives across East and West Prussia, the sieges around Königsberg and the Vistula estuary, and the desperate flight and suffering of civilians caught in the fighting. Prit Buttar combines operational and strategic analysis with previously unseen testimony to illuminate a campaign defined by extreme violence, mass displacement and the breakdown of German defenses, offering a vivid, balanced account of combat, civilian experience and the wider significance for the end of the Third Reich.
Published by Osprey, this handsome volume is richly illustrated with rare photographs, annotated campaign maps and material drawn from archival records and official sources, enhancing both narrative and analysis. Written by military historian Prit Buttar, the book's blend of firsthand testimony, strategic insight and visual aids makes it a valuable, accessible resource for students and enthusiasts of the Eastern Front in 1944–45.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title: Battleground Prussia: The Assault on Germany's Eastern Front 1944–45
Author: Prit Buttar
Keywords – Theater of War
World War II
Eastern Front
German soil campaigns
East Prussia
West Prussia
Vistula estuary
Baltic coast
Königsberg region (East Prussia)
Keywords – Operations, Campaigns & Events
Red Army offensive 1944–1945
Encirclement and siege battles in East Prussia
Collapse of Nazi rule in East Prussia
Civilian evacuation and flight from East Prussia
Refugee columns and forced marches
Keywords – Nations, Forces & Sides Involved
Germany
Soviet Union (USSR)
Nazi Germany
Third Reich
Wehrmacht
Red Army
Axis powers
Allies (Soviet Union as Allied power)
German civilians in East Prussia
Soviet occupation forces
Classification – Type & Scope of Book
Non-fiction
Military history
Campaign history
Operational history
Regional history – East Prussia / West Prussia
Late-war Eastern Front studies
Focus & Subject Matter Keywords
Assault on Germany’s Eastern Front 1944–45
Fighting on German territory
Soviet–German combat
Brutality of Eastern Front warfare
Atrocities against civilians
Civilian suffering in the final months of the war
Evacuation and refugee crises
Collapse of German military defenses in Prussia
Retreat and encirclement of German forces
Urban and rural combat in East Prussian towns and cities
Interaction between soldiers and civilians
Comparative treatment of German and Soviet perspectives
Weapons, Arms & Military Technology (only clearly supported)
Red Army ground forces – infantry and armor (general)
German ground forces – infantry and armor (general)
Artillery and bombardment of East Prussian cities (general)
Structure, Sources & Visual Content
Annotated campaign maps of East and West Prussia
Use of archival material and official records
Notable Themes & Descriptive Tags
End of the Third Reich
Final phase of World War II in Europe
Civilian experience of frontline warfare
Ethnic Germans in Eastern territories
War crimes and atrocities against civilians
Mass displacement and refugees
Revenge in war
Morale and breakdown of German forces
Soviet occupation of former German territories
Strategic significance of East Prussia
Suggested Classification Tags
WWII – Eastern Front (1944–1945)
WWII – Germany – East Prussia
WWII – Soviet–German campaigns
Military history – campaigns & operations
Military history – civilian impact
Holocaust & wartime atrocities – non-Jewish civilian victims (context of mass violence in East Prussia)
European history – 20th century
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
