The Nazi siege of Leningrad from 1941 to 1944 was one of the most gruesome episodes of World War II. Nearly three million people endured it; just under half of them died. For twenty-five years the distinguished journalist and historian Harrison Salisbury pieced together this remarkable narrative of villainy and survival; in which the city had much to fear-from both Hitler and Stalin.
#335541 in Books 1996-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 2.13 x 5.50l; 2.23 #File Name: 0306807173944 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Well doneBy Lee ThompsonI finished this book and highly recommend it. Except for the last several days of his life; the book is a well edited compilation of letters from and to Patton; general orders; and mostly from his diary. There are some letters; few; between other people about him. The Patton family gave full access to Blumenson of his papers.I've read about General Patton in other books but learned a great deal about him from the book. To truly understand the man; this book; mostly in Patton's own words; is the place to do it.If you don't feel you have time to read through 850+ pages; go to the library and read the last chapter by Blumenson entitled The Legend and the Man. It's slightly over 20 pages and is a fairly good summary of the man. By the way; the preceding chapter provides an excellent account of his death following his car crash. He survived 12 days and died how he fought...bravely.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A highly recommended read to understand a facinating personality and war geniusBy James T. ParkerBlumenson did a superb job of blending quotes from Patton's diary; notes; and letters into very readable and logically flowing text. He also does a great job of filling in the blanks of what was going on in history at the time Patton recorded his thoughts and beliefs. A fascinating look into the mind of Patton. It goes to show you that knowing history can bring about triumph. The 1940 to 1945 volume is not included in Volumes I and II; but is a very fascinating and lively read if you're a WW II history buff.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Can't recommend it highly enoughBy Blake D. PoseyFor those who maintain that Patton was a mere "fighting general"; this book will astonish. You almost come away from his eerily prescient diary entries with the feeling that he just MIGHT have lived past lives as a conquering general. Can't recommend it highly enough.
