June, 1941 : Hitler and Stalin

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Ironies of history amidst battle between leaders.

"June, 1941: Hitler and Stalin" is a must-read for history lovers. The author, John Lukacs, questions long-held beliefs and sheds light on the complex relationship between Hitler and Stalin before the German invasion of Soviet Russia. Lukacs presents evidence showing that Hitler had moments of dark foreboding before the invasion, while Stalin was stunned and came close to a breakdown. This book offers penetrating insights and a new portrait of Hitler and Stalin and is an excellent addition to any history enthusiast's reading list.

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June, 1941 : Hitler and Stalin

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ISBN: 9780300114379
Authors: John Lukacs
Date of Publication: 2006-04-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History
Related Topics: World History, War, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.66
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This brilliant new work by the author of the best-selling Five Days in London, May 1940 is an unparalleled drama of two great leaders confronting each other in June 1941. It describes Hitler and Stalin’s strange, calculating, and miscalculating relationship before the German invasion of Soviet Russia, with its gigantic (and unintended) consequences. John Lukacs questions many long-held beliefs; he suggests, for example, that among other things Hitler’s first purpose involved if Stalin’s Communist Russia were to be defeated, Hitler’s Third Reich would be well-nigh invincible, and the British and American peoples would be forced to rethink the war against Hitler. The book offers penetrating insights and a new portrait of Hitler and Stalin, moved by their long-lasting inclinations. Yet among other things, Lukacs presents evidence that Hitler (rather than his generals) had moments of dark foreboding before the invasion. Stalin could not, because he wished not, believe that Hitler would choose the risk of a two-front war by attacking him; he was stunned and shocked and came close to a breakdown. But he recovered, grew into a statesman, and eventually became a prime victor of the Second World War. Such are the ironies of history; John Lukacs paints them with a shining narrative skill.
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Ironies of history amidst battle between leaders.

"June, 1941: Hitler and Stalin" is a must-read for history lovers. The author, John Lukacs, questions long-held beliefs and sheds light on the complex relationship between Hitler and Stalin before the German invasion of Soviet Russia. Lukacs presents evidence showing that Hitler had moments of dark foreboding before the invasion, while Stalin was stunned and came close to a breakdown. This book offers penetrating insights and a new portrait of Hitler and Stalin and is an excellent addition to any history enthusiast's reading list.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.