JOURNAL ARTICLE

BREAKING HISTORY’S WORST SIEGE.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 137. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HARDIMAN, LOUIS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the siege of Leningrad during World War II and the efforts made by the Red Army to break the siege. It highlights the experiences of both the Red Army soldiers and the civilians in Leningrad, who endured extreme suffering and starvation. The difficult terrain and the strong defenses of the Wehrmacht made it challenging for the Red Army to break out. However, through Operation Iskra, the Red Army was able to successfully break the siege and push the Wehrmacht west. The article also touches on the impact of partisan activity and the manipulation of history by Stalin to shape the Soviet Union's memory of the war. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/10, Issue 137, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:179315993
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