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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781787389397
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Uncover the untold history of the Baltic states with 'The Forest Brotherhood', a compelling read that dives deep into the aftermath of the Second World War in Eastern Europe. While many believe the wartime conflicts concluded in May 1945, this book reveals the harrowing truth of enduring battles that persisted for over a decade amid the oppressive regimes of Stalin's USSR and Nazi Germany.
Explore the gripping narrative of the Forest Brothers, a courageous group of Baltic partisans who fought valiantly against Soviet re-occupation. Through a blend of air-tight historical research and personal testimonials, this book casts light on the fierce battles for independence, nationalism, and the complex identities shaping Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The Forest Brotherhood intricately weaves themes of treachery, heroism, and resilience, giving readers a broader understanding of the Baltic struggle and its implications today. By drawing on extensive archival material, Dan Kaszeta delivers a dispassionate yet vivid account of this critical resistance movement, illustrating how their fight against totalitarianism resonates in contemporary conflicts, like the resistance seen in Ukraine.
This enlightening exploration is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those interested in Eastern European narratives. Order your copy today to become a part of this engaging journey through the forgotten stories of the Baltic fighters who defined a moment in history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787389397
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
A common view is that the Second World War in Europe ended in May 1945. But fighting continued for over a decade in the Baltic states. Stuck between two totalitarian regimes–Stalin’s USSR and Hitler’s Reich–the populations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had been subjected to a brutal Soviet occupation in 1940, Nazi invasion in 1941, and Soviet re-occupation in 1944, falsely branded as â€liberation’.
Variously labelled â€freedom fighters’ or â€Nazi bandits’ by historians, the Baltic partisans who would become known as the Forest Brothers fought a long campaign against occupation that eventually failed under the might of the USSR. Much of this history of armed resistance, which was also a front in the intelligence war between East and West, is little known outside the region. Treachery, betrayal, heroism and lost futures all play a role in this fascinating tale, as Dan Kaszeta explores themes of independence, nationalism, Baltic identity, the fluidity of boundaries in Eastern Europe, and the comparative weight of Nazi and Soviet oppression.
Drawing on extensive archival material rarely seen outside the Baltic states, The Forest Brotherhood unpacks the forgotten story of this resistance movement, and reveals its continuing impact on today’s world.
â€A much-needed history of the anti-Soviet partisan war in the Baltic States. Dispassionate, clear and forthright in his assessments, Kaszeta’s book offers a broader understanding of how the brutality and crimes of Soviet and Russian occupation spawns the kind of fierce resistance we see today in Ukraine.’ — Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former President of Estonia
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787389397
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Uncover the untold history of the Baltic states with 'The Forest Brotherhood', a compelling read that dives deep into the aftermath of the Second World War in Eastern Europe. While many believe the wartime conflicts concluded in May 1945, this book reveals the harrowing truth of enduring battles that persisted for over a decade amid the oppressive regimes of Stalin's USSR and Nazi Germany.
Explore the gripping narrative of the Forest Brothers, a courageous group of Baltic partisans who fought valiantly against Soviet re-occupation. Through a blend of air-tight historical research and personal testimonials, this book casts light on the fierce battles for independence, nationalism, and the complex identities shaping Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The Forest Brotherhood intricately weaves themes of treachery, heroism, and resilience, giving readers a broader understanding of the Baltic struggle and its implications today. By drawing on extensive archival material, Dan Kaszeta delivers a dispassionate yet vivid account of this critical resistance movement, illustrating how their fight against totalitarianism resonates in contemporary conflicts, like the resistance seen in Ukraine.
This enlightening exploration is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those interested in Eastern European narratives. Order your copy today to become a part of this engaging journey through the forgotten stories of the Baltic fighters who defined a moment in history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787389397
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
A common view is that the Second World War in Europe ended in May 1945. But fighting continued for over a decade in the Baltic states. Stuck between two totalitarian regimes–Stalin’s USSR and Hitler’s Reich–the populations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had been subjected to a brutal Soviet occupation in 1940, Nazi invasion in 1941, and Soviet re-occupation in 1944, falsely branded as â€liberation’.
Variously labelled â€freedom fighters’ or â€Nazi bandits’ by historians, the Baltic partisans who would become known as the Forest Brothers fought a long campaign against occupation that eventually failed under the might of the USSR. Much of this history of armed resistance, which was also a front in the intelligence war between East and West, is little known outside the region. Treachery, betrayal, heroism and lost futures all play a role in this fascinating tale, as Dan Kaszeta explores themes of independence, nationalism, Baltic identity, the fluidity of boundaries in Eastern Europe, and the comparative weight of Nazi and Soviet oppression.
Drawing on extensive archival material rarely seen outside the Baltic states, The Forest Brotherhood unpacks the forgotten story of this resistance movement, and reveals its continuing impact on today’s world.
â€A much-needed history of the anti-Soviet partisan war in the Baltic States. Dispassionate, clear and forthright in his assessments, Kaszeta’s book offers a broader understanding of how the brutality and crimes of Soviet and Russian occupation spawns the kind of fierce resistance we see today in Ukraine.’ — Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former President of Estonia