COLOSSUS REBORN THE RED ARMY AT WAR 1941-1943

Explore the monumental work by David M. Glantz, which sheds new light on the history of the Red Army during World War II. This detailed analysis, based on Soviet archival sources, uncovers forgotten battles and reveals the evolution of the Red Army as a military institution. Immerse yourself in a fascinating story of heroism, sacrifice, and strategic struggles on the Eastern Front.

• Unparalleled access to Soviet archival sources.
• Detailed disclosure of catastrophic defeats and momentous victories.
• Insightful portrait of the Red Army as an evolving military institution.
• Transparent assessment of the size, strength, and structure of the forces.
• Human face of the commanders and soldiers of the Red Army.
• New perspective on the role of women and members of the security units (NKVD).
• Study that expands our understanding of the segment of World War II.

David M. Glantz, founder and former director of the Foreign Military Studies Office of the US Army, is a leading world authority in the field of Soviet armed forces. His unparalleled knowledge of Soviet sources has enabled him to create a body of work that has profoundly corrected our knowledge of the Eastern Front of World War II. His publications such as Stumbling Colossus, Zhukov's Greatest Defeat, and The Battle of Kursk are valued by historians and military enthusiasts around the world.

“Colossus Reborn” is not just a book about battles and strategies, but also about the people who fought and died on the Eastern Front. Glantz pays tribute to both commanders and ordinary soldiers, including women and members of auxiliary units. Thanks to his work, we can better understand the sacrifice and determination of the Red Army in the fight against Nazi Germany.

This book greatly expands our understanding of the segment of World War II, which is still difficult to emerge from the depths of history. Thanks to it, we can look at the conflict from a new perspective and appreciate the contribution of the Red Army to the victory over fascism. “Colossus Reborn” is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II and the role of the Soviet Union in this conflict.

In his publication, the author makes a transparent assessment of the size, strength and structure of the Red Army's forces, presents an insightful insight into the doctrine, strategy, tactics, armament, training, officer corps and political leadership. At the same time, he gives a human face to the commanders and soldiers of the Red Army, including women and members of units - security (NKVD), engineering, railway, motor transport, construction or penal - whose importance has not yet been fully understood.