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Architect of Soviet victory in World War II : the life and theories of G.S. Isserson /

"This book draws from analysis of Isserson's works, his arrest file in the KGB archives, and interviews with his family. The bulk of this narrative deals with the flowering of his intellectual talents from 1929 through 1941. Additional chapters deal with Isserson's arrest and his rema...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harrison, Richard W., 1952-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
Subjects:
Isserson, G. S.
Isserson, G. S. > Political and social views.
Intellectuals > Soviet Union > Biography.
Soviet Union. > Raboche-Krestʹi︠a︡nskai︠a︡ Krasnai︠a︡ Armii︠a︡ > Officers > Biography.
Soviet Union > History > 1925-1953 > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Soviet Union.
Military planning > Soviet Union > History.
Military art and science > Soviet Union > History.
Operational art (Military science) > History > 20th century.
Offensive (Military science) > History > 20th century.
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Summary:"This book draws from analysis of Isserson's works, his arrest file in the KGB archives, and interviews with his family. The bulk of this narrative deals with the flowering of his intellectual talents from 1929 through 1941. Additional chapters deal with Isserson's arrest and his remaining 35 years, 14 spent in labor camps and internal exile"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 403 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786448975 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786448970 (softcover : alk. paper)