Deep behind Nationalist lines during the Spanish civil war; modern guerrilla warfare came of age. In this extraordinary memoir; Russian guerrilla fighter Anna Starinov tells how it happened. . . .Sent by Stalin with other Soviet advisers to help the Spanish overcome Franco; Anna Starinov arrived in Spain in November 1936. Originally assigned to a Russian demolitions and guerrilla-warfare expert as an interpreter; Starinov soon found herself helping him build an effective partisan army literally from scratch and acquitting herself as a talented guerrilla.Anna helped train student guerrillas to make bombs and grenades; set ambushes; and carry out raids. Working under cover of darkness; the teams dodged enemy patrols as they pummeled the enemy in his own backyard: blowing up trains and bridges; destroying tunnels; and gathering valuable intelligence.The Spanish revolution was ground zero for modern warfare. Breakthroughs in guerrilla techniques; weapons; and strategies were developed that would play an integral part in World War II. Anna Starinov performed a pivotal role in that enterprise and her memoir provides an inside look at that turbulent time.From the Paperback edition.
#52158 in Books Massie; Robert K. 1981-10-12 1981-10-12Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.60 x 6.10l; 2.23 #File Name: 0345298063928 pagesPeter the Great His Life and World
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Peter the Great does this with magical easeBy Heidi Marshall-WagnerRobert K. Massie has an almost uncanny ability to take you back in time. Peter the Great does this with magical ease. We get to know the child; the youth; the man and the Tsar; with all the details we need to form a relationship that lasts as long as this long masterpiece does. As in all of his historical biographies he brings the times and the individuals that made the greatest impact on who we are today to the forefront. He defines actions; humanity; foibles and strengths with the skill of a novelist. He draws you into the actions of Peter from shipbuilding to war-making; along with his eccentricities which are many. All of Massie's historical novels should be a must read for individuals who are interested in the past; and I would recommend this book to everyone who loves a fantastically well written book about a man who still resonates in our own time.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderfully written - balanced history of Peter The GreatBy steveinriversideVisited Moscow and Petersburg last year. My only regret is that I did not read this book before going. It enriched my appreciation for what I saw and heard from guides beyond measure. It also helped me understand the part of Soviet/Russian history (Cold War to to the present) that I have lived through. It also is filled with wonderful verbal portraits of other key European and Eastern leaders of the time. This book is for anyone who loves a great story wonderfully told.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating; extensive history of 17th-18th century Europe!By Susan RobinsonI am still reading this book; but I have found a very easy; entertaining read. In addition to Peter the Great; the book (I guess the "and World" part) covers the major European monarchs of the time. I have learned so much about the leaders of 17th - early 18th century Europe that I never knew; without much work on my part!
