
Kiev 1941
Hitler's Battle for Supremacy in the East
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Narrated by:
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Matthew Waterson
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By:
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David Stahel
In just four weeks in the summer of 1941 the German Wehrmacht wrought unprecedented destruction on four Soviet armies, conquering central Ukraine and killing or capturing three quarters of a million men. This was the Battle of Kiev - one of the largest and most decisive battles of World War II and, for Hitler and Stalin, a battle of crucial importance. For the first time, David Stahel charts the battle's dramatic course and aftermath, uncovering the irreplaceable losses suffered by Germany's "panzer groups" despite their battlefield gains, and the implications of these losses for the German war effort. He illuminates the inner workings of the German army, as well as the experiences of ordinary soldiers, showing that with the Russian winter looming and Soviet resistance still unbroken, victory came at huge cost and confirmed the turning point in Germany's war in the East.
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Surprisingly Engaging and Facinating
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Quite well done!!!!
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Great detail
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The book you must read on Hitler's War with Russia
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the thoughts
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Content: A valuable addition to the Russian-German front. Imparts a fresh, detailed appreciation for how important this battle was to Russia's ultimate victory, although it was a tactical victory for the Germans.
Excellent Explanation of Kiev Battle.
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Also, the Russians never get any credit for wearing the SS. Most often, the credit goes to the Allies in the west. But had it not been for the strange bedfellow that is Russia and the Red Army, Hitler might not have been able to be stopped in 1945. And undoubtedly, "Kiev 1941" proves that Hitler's gamble for the East was ultimately a disaster.
Matthew Waterson's narration is spectacular. He has the perfect cadence. Bravo on this most wonderful book.
Excellent Synopsis of the Eastern Front
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Kiev's role in Barbarossa
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Truly a tragic story of what horrors humans can be driven to. It's important of learn about it so we do not left it happen again.
Lots of information! Tragic story.
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Although it’s not the focus of the book, Stahel does shine a light on the crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi rank and file, as well as by their officers, and how the fascist philosophy blinded its adherents to the realities of the challenges they were facing. I would have liked to learn more about the experiences of the civilian population. The people of Ukraine are mentioned only as victims of Nazi crimes, rather than real people with culture and agency.
Two stars for the reader. I’ll avoid any books read by this guy. Stultifying intonation, toe-curlingly bad mispronunciations of German words. He diminished my enjoyment of an otherwise good book.
A timely reminder of the dangers of unrealistic optimism
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