This highly detailed, absorbing battlefield guide is the ideal companion for anyone considering visiting the site of Hitler's `Gotterdammerung' in April-May 1945. Using his in depth knowledge as a historian and battlefield guide, David McCormack vividly describes the apocalyptic struggle played out amongst the ruins of a once great city. The author's intimate knowledge of the ground ensures that the Wagnerian climax of the Third Reich is presented in a series of dramatic tableaux which capture the regime's final convulsive death throes. Prepare for a fascinating journey across the Berlin battlefield as it is today. The Berlin 1945 Battlefield Guide: Part Two-The Battle of Berlin-is the essential guide to understanding both Hitler's downfall in Berlin and Stalin's greatest triumph.

About the Author
David McCormack graduated with first-class honours in Contemporary Military and International History. A regular contributor of Japanese-based historical articles to the International Academic Forum's Eye Magazine, he has also had eight articles entitled Japan at War published by the Armourer Magazine (2005-2006).


Book Information
ISBN 9781781557396
Author David McCormack
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Fonthill Media Ltd
Publisher Fonthill Media Ltd
Weight(grams) 465g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 11mm