Where the Iron Crosses Grow

The Crimea 1941–44

Robert Forczyk

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01 October 2016

History; Second World War; Battles & campaigns

The Crimean Peninsula was the setting for the destruction of a number of armies in World War II, both Soviet and German.

When the Soviets fortified Sevastopol in 1941 it heralded the beginning of a period of intense fighting over the Crimea. In this remarkable work, acclaimed author Robert Forcyzk assembles new research to investigate the intense and barbaric fighting for the region in World War II, where first Soviet and then German armies were surrounded and totally obliterated.

Forcyzk’s unique account provides a definitive analysis of the many unique characteristics of the conflict, exploring the historical context as it uncovers one of the most pivotal theaters of the Eastern Front during World War II.

By: Robert Forczyk
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 128mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781472816788
ISBN 10: 1472816781
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 01 October 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Prologue Chapter 1: The Crimea under the Hammer and Sickle, 1920–41 Chapter 2: The Onset of War, June–August 1941 Chapter 3: Across the Tatar Wall, September 1941 Chapter 4: The Ring Closes Around Sevastopol, November–December 1941 Chapter 5: Winter War, December 1941–March 1942 Chapter 6: The German Conquest, May–July 1942 Chapter 7: The German Occupation of the Crimea, 1942–44 Chapter 8: The Red Army Returns to the Crimea, 1943 Chapter 9: German Defeat in the Crimea, 1944 Chapter 10: Postscript 2014 Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area.

Reviews for Where the Iron Crosses Grow: The Crimea 1941–44

Drawing on extensive archival research, Forcyzk relates in historical context the nature and noteworthy events of 1941-44 regional clash, including horrific instances of ethnic cleansing. - Military History