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Battle for Budapest: 100 Days in World War II

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Battle for Budapest: 100 Days in World War II
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Krisztian Ungvary
Translated by Ladislaus Lob
Foreword by Istvan Deak
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:392
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreSecond world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781350141391
ClassificationsDewey:940.54213912
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 41 maps & illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 17 October 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This title is presented with a new foreword by Istvan Deak. The battle of Budapest in the bleak winter of 1944-45 was one of the longest and bloodiest city sieges of World War II. From the appearance of the first Soviet tanks on the outskirts of the capital to the capture of Buda Castle, 102 days elapsed. In terms of human trauma, it comes second only to Stalingrad, comparisons to which were even being made by soldiers, both German and Soviet, fighting at the time. This definitive history covers their experiences, and those of the 800,000 non-combatants around whom the battle raged.

Author Biography

Krisztian Ungvary, the distinguished Hungarian historian, has specialised in the history of World War I and World War II. He is the author of numerous articles and books, and in March 2000 was designated Military Historian of the Year by the Hungarian Institute of War Studies. Ladislaus Lob is Professor Emeritus of German, Sussex University.