This highly detailed, absorbing battlefield guide is the ideal companion
for anyone considering exploring the terrain on which the epic battles
along the Oderfront were fought between January and April 1945. Using
his in-depth knowledge as a historian and battlefield guide, David
McCormack vividly describes these last tumultuous weeks of the war on
the Eastern Front, which saw the Red Army advance on Berlin in the face
of a dogged, yet skillful German defense. Meticulous historical
research, including searing eyewitness accounts and the author's
intimate knowledge of the ground, have produced a guide that is both
comprehensive and accessible. Prepare for a fascinating journey across
the Oderfront battlefield as it is today. The Berlin Strategic Operation
1945 Battlefield Guide: Part One - The Battle of the Oder-Neisse is an
essential guide to understanding the triumph of the Red Army and the
final shattering defeat of the German land forces defending the
approaches to Berlin.