Front. So, Carrell’s “Scorched Earth” opens with a thorough analysis of why the German tankdivisions, and Wehrmact and SS groups, were badly managed.This second volume of the most complete history of the Russian-German was follows onewhich was referred to by the knowledgeable as “one of the most ingenious accounts of themilitary campaigns yet written.” Carrell, in his unique narrations, captures the immediacy of theaction and the overall sweep of history. Writing with spirit and thoroughness about thefanatical determination, the often skillful generalship, the ruses and betrayals of the largestland war in history, Paul vividly conveys the devotion to duty and the discipline of men on bothsides fighting in often hopeless situations. This Volume Two ends in June of 1944 when theSoviet Armies reach the East Prussian frontier. Hundreds of black and white photographs.Situation sketches and campaign maps, and wonderful bibliography add to his enrichingnarrative skills. Again, reader, a superlative Christmas gift to bring joy to the recipient, who will
soon query, “Where on earth did you learn the availability of this thankful book?”
