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ISBN: 9780141991108
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Dive into the captivating narrative of Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front, a remarkable nonfiction book that explores one of World War II's most audacious yet lesser-known operations. Penned by award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy, this must-read book presents an in-depth account of the complex interactions between American and Soviet forces in late 1943. As the Allies strategized for the war's outcome, the daring proposal to establish a second air front in Soviet-controlled territory marked the beginning of Operation Baseball and Frantic.
Experience the tension and drama as B-17 Superfortresses from the US Air Force venture into Ukraine, navigating a landscape fraught with cultural clashes and military intricacies. The narrative takes a turn as initial collaborations dissolve, showcasing how miscommunication and differing ideologies hinder a united front against common enemies.
Through newly unveiled Russian archives and CIA records, Plokhy's detailed storytelling immortalizes the struggles of American soldiers known as the 'Forgotten Bastards of Ukraine.' This powerful history illuminates the transition from the Grand Alliance to the tensions of the Cold War, spanning themes of camaraderie, conflict, and historical amnesia. Whether you're a history enthusiast or seeking insightful World War II literature, this book is an essential addition to your collection, offering a riveting bottom-up perspective on an extraordinary alliance.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991108
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, the incredible true story of one of the most audacious and little-known operations of WW2
In November 1943, with the outcome of the Second World War hanging in the balance, the Allies needed a new plan. The Americans' audacious suggestion to the Soviets was to open a second air front, with the US Air Force establishing bases in Soviet-controlled territory. Despite Stalin's obvious reservations about the presence of foreign troops in Russia, he was persuaded, and in early 1944 and Operation Baseball and then Frantic were initiated as B-17 Superfortresses were flown from bases in Italy to the Poltova region in today's Ukraine.
Award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy tells the gripping, little-known story of this encounter between American and Soviet soldiers and how their collaboration quickly fell apart, mirroring the transition from the Grand Alliance to the Cold War. Soviet secret policemen watched over the Americans, shadowing their every move. A catastrophic air raid by the Germans revealed the limitations of Soviet air defences. As their initial enthusiasm turned into disappointment, the American soldiers started calling themselves the Forgotten Bastards of Ukraine. Ultimately, no common purpose could overcome their cultural and political differences.
Drawing on newly opened Russian archives as well as CIA records, Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front offers a riveting bottom-up history one of the Second World War's most unlikely alliances.
ISBN: 9780141991108
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Dive into the captivating narrative of Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front, a remarkable nonfiction book that explores one of World War II's most audacious yet lesser-known operations. Penned by award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy, this must-read book presents an in-depth account of the complex interactions between American and Soviet forces in late 1943. As the Allies strategized for the war's outcome, the daring proposal to establish a second air front in Soviet-controlled territory marked the beginning of Operation Baseball and Frantic.
Experience the tension and drama as B-17 Superfortresses from the US Air Force venture into Ukraine, navigating a landscape fraught with cultural clashes and military intricacies. The narrative takes a turn as initial collaborations dissolve, showcasing how miscommunication and differing ideologies hinder a united front against common enemies.
Through newly unveiled Russian archives and CIA records, Plokhy's detailed storytelling immortalizes the struggles of American soldiers known as the 'Forgotten Bastards of Ukraine.' This powerful history illuminates the transition from the Grand Alliance to the tensions of the Cold War, spanning themes of camaraderie, conflict, and historical amnesia. Whether you're a history enthusiast or seeking insightful World War II literature, this book is an essential addition to your collection, offering a riveting bottom-up perspective on an extraordinary alliance.
Delivery Information:
- Condition: Brand new, ensuring a pristine reading experience.
- Fast shipping available, delivering straight to your door.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991108
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368
Description:
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, the incredible true story of one of the most audacious and little-known operations of WW2
In November 1943, with the outcome of the Second World War hanging in the balance, the Allies needed a new plan. The Americans' audacious suggestion to the Soviets was to open a second air front, with the US Air Force establishing bases in Soviet-controlled territory. Despite Stalin's obvious reservations about the presence of foreign troops in Russia, he was persuaded, and in early 1944 and Operation Baseball and then Frantic were initiated as B-17 Superfortresses were flown from bases in Italy to the Poltova region in today's Ukraine.
Award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy tells the gripping, little-known story of this encounter between American and Soviet soldiers and how their collaboration quickly fell apart, mirroring the transition from the Grand Alliance to the Cold War. Soviet secret policemen watched over the Americans, shadowing their every move. A catastrophic air raid by the Germans revealed the limitations of Soviet air defences. As their initial enthusiasm turned into disappointment, the American soldiers started calling themselves the Forgotten Bastards of Ukraine. Ultimately, no common purpose could overcome their cultural and political differences.
Drawing on newly opened Russian archives as well as CIA records, Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front offers a riveting bottom-up history one of the Second World War's most unlikely alliances.