The German Siege of Leningrad, 1941–1944

The German Siege of Leningrad, 1941–1944 1941–1944: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archive Author:Ian Baxter Language:English Format:Softcover Dimensions:7.4" x 9.7" Pages:128 Photos:250 b+w photos Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781399064668 Item No. 9781399064668 Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions and explanatory text, this dramatic book vividly portrays every aspect of the siege of Leningrad.The historic 872 day siege of Leningrad by German Army Group North began in earnest on 8 September 1941 and was not lifted until 27 January 1944. During this period the Red Army made numerous desperate attempts to break the blockade, which the Nazis and their Spanish and Finnish allies doggedly resisted. Eventually, due to overwhelming enemy pressure, Hitler’s forces were compelled to retreat, but not before looting and destroying numerous historic palaces