Like the author I was trying to find out what my father (Polish conscript) went through, though he survived against all odds. I needed to find out what happened to his regiment (162 RD), and it was laid out in the book. The book is based on exhaustive 'administrative' documentation and, as with a lot of historical records, the personal element is missing. My father told me of marching for days on end to escape the encirclement, being picked off for sport and too tired to duck because he wouldn't have the strength to get up again. This book provides highly detailed account of times and places which will provide a time line for further research. Highly recommended, its still very hard to believe the scale of the battles and losses. Good - lots of detail, obviously a labour of love over a long time. Bad - places names and maps very confusing if you aren't familiar with the region. Found it difficult to locate places referenced in the book or get a feel for the vast rolling action on the front. A book reader version is available, but I wanted the paper copy to read at leisure. But after reading the book I will also need the electronic version to search for content, it is hard reading. Also need to look at Google Earth to put it all in context. Very pleased with the book, I recommend it to anyone with an interest in this conflict.Read full review
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