A German capture of Moscow in 1941 would have knocked Russia out of the war; a riveting narrative of this crucial battle by a British officer with a deep knowledge of the East European sources.
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When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, it seemed as thought the hopes and fears of both dictators were correct. Entire Soviet armies disintegrated before the military skill of the Germans. Three million prisoners were taken in the first six weeks. By early October, the Germans were on open roads to Moscow and the Soviet government had already begun to evacuate to the interior. The course of human civilization has turned on the outcome of a select few climactic battles throughout history, but never more so than when Stalin's enigmatic Soviet Union desperately rallied its resources to stave off Hitler's armies in the "Battle for Moscow". Albert Seaton captures the tension and excitement of one of the most harrowing events in history. From the drama in the command posts to the plight of the infantry and armor in the mud and snow, The Battle For Moscow illuminates the titanic struggle which was the pivotal battle of World War II. Riveting reading from the very first page, The Battle For Moscow is a kind of "window on the past" and superb military history. -- Midwest Book Review
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterly account,
By Torny Roti (Ottawa, Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Battle For Moscow (Paperback)
In his days Albert Seaton was our finest military historian. He never disappointed the reader. The interested reader could always look forward to his next publication with much eagerness. Sadly, Albert Seaton is unlikely to publish any more books. That is our loss."The Battle for Moscow" was first released in 1971, shortly following his masterpiece "The Russo-German War, 1941-45." In this regard "The Battle for Moscow" can be seen as a supplement to the former book. Just by reading "The Russo-German War" it is easy to understand why he would want to devote a whole book to the titanic struggle at the gates of Moscow. Very readable, written in a very engaging way, exciting as a thriller, this is a riveting story. Even better, the account is also well-researched, well-structured, methodical, and sensitive. Through this book you will get a real understanding of the nature of the battle. The previous reviewer Dwight gets it all wrong. He has obviously not even read the book. Perhaps he don't like the fact that Albert Seaton doesn't devote 100 % of his attention to the Soviets, but tries to give the to opposite sides as equal attention as the available sources. Mind you, not all readers of eastern front books are Sovietologists. By all means read the books by Colonel Glantz and the late Professor Erickson, but please note that their books are far from definitive. Be aware of the fact that most of their research is based on Russian secondary sources rather than archival research. Most of the material in Russian archives remains out of reach for researchers, contrary to what is popularly believed. Also, their accounts of the battle for Moscow is not of the same standards as those by Albert Seaton. They neglects the German side as well. Albert Seaton's masterly account still stands firmly on its own feet, 33 years on. It is likely to remain so for decades to come. "The Battle for Moscow" is a must for anyone interested in the war between Germany and the Soviet Union. If Albert Seatons book should stimulate you to further reading on the Battle for Moscow, I will in particular recommend "Moscow to Stalingrad" by Earl F. Ziemke, "Disaster at Moscow: Von Bock's Campaigns 1941-1942" by Alfred W. Turney, and "Moscow: The Turning Point" by Klaus Reinhardt.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Col. Seaton calls a spade a spade,
By A Customer
This review is from: Battle For Moscow (Paperback)
What made this study so enjoyable for me was Col. Seaton's strong opinions about the performances of the commanders and leaders. The man is more than willing to call a spade a spade, and he presents the facts to back up his judgments. Well written and a pleasure to read, it reminds me somewhat of Ziemke's style. Unlike many books on the Russian Front, the few maps are more than adequate and include nearly all the towns mentioned in the text.Seaton's "Russo-German War" is next on my reading list.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent account from the German pov.,
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This review is from: Battle For Moscow (Paperback)
This is an excellent account of the crucial battle of WW II but mostly, perhaps owing to the time's lack of good Soviet data, from the German pov. A good balance to Seaton is Alexander Werth's terrific "Russia at War 1941-45" which has an equally fine description of the battle mostly from the Russian view by a Russian-born British correspondent/historian who was in Moscow in '41. In any case, it's clear the world owes the brave Russian soldier an incredible debt for stopping one of the world's most evil maniacs while having to survive life under another.
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