Human. War. Dreams

Author: (Russia) Valentin V. Varennikov
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Russian General Valentin V. Varennikov describes his youth during the Soviet era and his experiences in the Great Patriotic War in this book. From mobilization to attending officer training and fighting on the front lines, the author witnessed many significant events of the war. The book provides a detailed account of the brutal Stalingrad campaign, the major counteroffensive crossing the Dnieper River, sweeping across Eastern Europe's German forces, and the epic actions of capturing Berlin, occupying the Reichstag, and more. The author presents historical scenes with "trench realism," bringing them closer to their true nature. He was one of the young commanders who frequently appeared in Soviet documentaries, greeting victory flags from the German front at Moscow Central Airport and holding them during the Red Square parade. Due to his high-ranking position after the war, he had access to a large amount of internal materials, and the book also reveals previously undisclosed declassified documents and historical facts. The author offers his own insights into key international figures of World War II, especially his interpretations of Allied operations, the Normandy Landings, and the military significance of the Soviet-German front, which are uniquely expressed with the personality of a Russian soldier.