Zhukov's greatest defeat : the Red Army's epic disaster in Operation Mars, 1942 /
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| Author / Creator: | Glantz, David M. |
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| Imprint: | Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, c1999. |
| Description: | x, 421 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Modern war studies |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3825472 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Prelude. To Stalingrad: The Wehrmacht and Operation Blau. Halting the German Juggernaut: Not a Step Back. Thunder in the North. Counteroffensive of the Gods: The Genesis of Operations Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter. On the Eve
- 2. The Red God of War Unleashed. Storm along the Vazuza River. The Belyi Deep Thrust. The Advance up the Luchesa Valley. The Assault across the Molodoi Tud River
- 3. The Red God of War Contained. The Sychevka Meat Grinder. Formation of the Belyi Pocket. Stalemate in the Luchesa Valley. The Struggle for Urdom
- 4. Frustration, Fury, and Defeat. The Encirclement and Destruction of the Belyi Pocket. Reinforcing Failure along the Vazuza River. Exhaustion in the North. Defeat in the Luchesa River Valley. Taking Stock
- 5. Epilogue. The Eclipse of Mars and the Demise of Jupiter. The Achievements of Uranus and Transformation of Saturn. The Reputations of Gods and Men. From the Archives: Selective Orders and Directives from Operation Mars. Red Army Command Personnel in Operation Mars. Orders of Battle. Comparative Data on Operations. Postscript on Losses.
