The Great Patriotic War (1941–1945)

The seventh volume of Mikhail Vostryshev's series is dedicated to the most dramatic period in the history of the Soviet Union — the years of the Great Patriotic War. This terrible period became a real test for millions of Soviet people who fought not only for their lives, but also for the freedom of their homeland. Hopes for a happy future had to be put aside in order to unite all forces to fight the enemy. The people, forgetting about personal needs, gave everything for the sake of a great goal — to protect the country from fascist enslavement.

For 1,418 days and nights, Soviet people demonstrated inhuman courage, fortitude and heroism. From villages to large cities, the country waged a fierce struggle, amazing even its opponents with its bravery. This book is not just a chronicle of the war, but also a deep look at the inner strength of the people, their sacrifice and unshakable faith in victory, which ultimately changed the course of world history.