The book contains excellent sources and notes, and definitely a good book if you prefer reading more about the paperwork side of war. Highly Recommended. [b] Read the Full Review [link=https://thehistoryfella.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-road-to-barbarossa-soviet-german.html] Here [/link] [/b]
The History Fella

Schafer did an excellent job translating the diary entries into English, in such a way that you feel as close to the action as it's possible to get without actually being there. You experience the biting cold, and all the hardships associated with the infamous Eastern Front. This is an excellent reading choice for those, like myself, who enjoy reading first hand accounts.
NetGalley, Spencer Wright

The pictures are excellent references and show a great variety in their selection, and plenty of detail for modellers and inspiration for potential dioramas.
Military Model Scene

In 13 chapters the author leads us through the development of Soviet tank doctrine from their initial concepts of armoured warfare based upon their experiences in the Spanish Civil War through to World War II. He shares with us the conflict of those who supported a universal tank concept, one vehicle doing the job of all, to a 3 and also a 6-type vehicle concept, influencing the whole of the armoured division doctrine. Some argued that the formations should be fighting units alone and support vehicles be separated. The political influences were such that the Red Army was plagued by indecision and any development of support vehicles was hindered. There was thought that the reasoning behind such thinking was, like the British, tanks were for Infantry support and the Infantry was supreme. There are 16 tables reflecting armament, tank classification, vehicle and unit strength, recovery and repair statistics. There are 134 black and white photos of wheeled and tracked vehicles, AFVs, tractors,.. Read more
Gary Wenko

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