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Russia's War
Russia's War
Author: Richard Overy
Condition: Like New
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Russia’s War: Blood Upon the Snow by Richard Overy is a companion to IBP Films’ television documentary that reconstructs the Soviet campaign of World War II, weaving military operations, political decisions and social experience into a panoramic narrative. Drawing on previously unavailable KGB and Presidential archives, the book reframes the Eastern Front from the Soviet perspective—examining Stalinist wartime decision‑making, total mobilization, civilian suffering and Red Army strategy—to offer fresh insights for both general readers and scholars.
The volume is an illustrated documentary tie‑in featuring maps and black‑and‑white photographs (noted in the edition as poor quality), intended as a readable yet scholarly overview; it is cataloged as a campaign/theater history and general historical analysis (ISBN 1575000512). Authored by British historian Richard Overy, the book’s archival revelations and TV‑series connection make it a distinctive resource for enthusiasts of WWII’s Eastern Front.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
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Basic Bibliographic Data
Title: Russia’s War: Blood Upon the Snow
Author: Richard Overy
ISBN: 1575000512
Type of Book
Campaign / theater history (national-level war history)
General historical overview and analysis (non‑fiction)
Theater(s) of War Covered
Operations and Campaigns
Main Nation(s) and Sides Involved
Focus and Scope
Weapons and Vehicles
Visual and Illustrative Content
Key Historical Figures Featured
Subject / Thematic Keywords (Content‑Grounded)
Eastern Front (World War II) – Soviet Union
Great Patriotic War (Soviet perspective on World War II)
Soviet Union – History – 1917–1953 (Stalin era, war years)
Soviet Union – History – German invasion, 1941 (Operation Barbarossa context)
World War, 1939–1945 – Campaigns – Eastern Front
World War, 1939–1945 – Soviet Union – Social aspects
World War, 1939–1945 – Soviet Union – Political aspects
Total war – Soviet Union – Economic mobilization
Stalinism and war
Dictatorship and wartime decision‑making
Civilian suffering and resilience in the USSR during World War II
Wartime propaganda and ideology in the Soviet Union
Military strategy and operations – Red Army (high‑level overview)
Germany–Soviet Union conflict (1941–1945)
War and society – Soviet Union
Historical television tie‑in book
Illustrated World War II history (maps and photographs)
Classification / Cataloging Tags
WWII – Eastern Front
WWII – Soviet Union
WWII – Germany vs USSR
WWII – Campaign history
WWII – Political history
WWII – Social history
Soviet military history
Stalin and World War II
War and dictatorship
War and society – 20th century
Companion book to documentary series
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like 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.
