Jones, Michael K

Explores the last ten days of World War II, from April 30, 1945, when Adolf Hitler committed suicide, to May 9 when victory was celebrated in Russia. Discusses the end of the Third Reich, the maneuverings of Staling, Truman, and Eisenhower, and the impact of these days on thousands of soldiers and citizens. Includes maps, photographs, and a timeline.

A comprehensive narrative of the siege of Leningrad by Adolf Hitler's armies in September 1941, his plan of eradicating the entire population of the city, and the determination of the Soviet people to persevere.