Diese Serie taucht in das Herz des verheerendsten Konflikts der modernen Geschichte ein. Sie erforscht die Strategien, Schlachten und menschlichen Geschichten, die den Zweiten Weltkrieg definierten. Von großen Militäroperationen bis hin zu persönlichen Opfern bieten diese Bücher einen umfassenden Einblick in die Ereignisse, die die Welt umgestalteten. Es ist eine unverzichtbare Lektüre für jeden, der sich für die Geschichte und die Auswirkungen dieser globalen Katastrophe interessiert.
Set during World War II, the narrative unfolds around the Los Baos prison raid, showcasing a gripping tale of war intertwined with themes of love and survival. The story highlights the bravery and audacity of this remarkable historical event, emphasizing the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Robbins crafts a powerful account that captures the intensity of the raid and the emotional depth of the characters involved.
After the cataclysmic fall of Stalingrad, Germany's campaign in Russia stood on a knife's edge. Hitler had to break Russia quickly or the war would be over. Thus 'Operation Citadel' was conceived. This was a plan to eliminate the huge salient around the Russian city of Kursk and trap the enormous Soviet Army in a noose of German steel. The only trouble was that the Russians knew it was coming...A powerful look into the maelstrom of the greatest battle in history, LAST CITADEL follows the story through the eyes of a remarkable group of people - the men and women who fought for family, pride, country and, finally, for survival ...