The complex and fascinating history of the 'turning of the tide' from Romania against Nazi Germany and the battle for Romania – an important but overlooked and misunderstood episode of World War II.
The battle for Romania from March to September 1944 is a multifaceted story that involves German, Romanian, Soviet, American, and British forces. Romania's defection from the Axis deprived Nazi Germany not only of resources (mainly oil) but also transformed the Romanian Army, which had been their most significant support on the Eastern Front, from an ally into an enemy.
This battle resulted in the second destruction of the German 6th Army (after Stalingrad). This in-depth work explores the strategic struggle in German-Romanian relations and the tactical development of the Battle of Romania. Detailed 2D maps and 3D diagrams guide the reader step-by-step through the Axis defenses in Romania during March-May, covering the First Jassy-Kishinev Operation, the Allied campaign from April to August to support the Soviets, the Axis collapse in August during the Second Jassy-Kishinev Operation, the Romanian defeat in the German counterattack attempt, and the final Soviet occupation of Romania.
Periodic photographs from Romanian archives and private collections, many of which have never been published before, along with impressive artistic depictions of the battles, bring to life the soldiers and material of the various forces involved in this rarely explored Eastern Front campaign.
Pages: 96, Year of Publication: 0107, Dimensions: 18.2x18.2cm
