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Battle of Halbe, 1945, The

By: Greenhill Books

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Greenhill Books)


Product Info

Title
Battle of Halbe, 1945, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Eberhard Baumgart
Publish Year
2022
Pages
208
Dimensions
6.5x9.5x.75"
NKG Part #
2148192821
Type
Hardcover

Description

In April 1945, German troops withdrawing from the Seelow Heights were encircled by the Soviet Army near the small town of Halbe, south-east of Berlin. Rather than surrender, their orders were to attempt to break out, westward, and join up with the German 12th Army. A brutal battle ensued, with an estimated 30,000 German and 20,000 Russian soldiers killed, along with thousands of civilians.

This collection of first-hand accounts tells the story of the battle and its aftermath from the German perspective. It is an eclectic mix, containing the recollections of ordinary soldiers, SS-men and men of the Panzer Divisions, as well as civilians caught up in the battle as they attempted to flee ahead of the advancing armies. It brings to life the grim realities of this one-sided engagement, revealing the brutal vengeance of the Soviets and the desperation to escape the slaughter.