Kharkov, 1942
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Origins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing forces /Opposing plans /The Soviet offensive, 12–16 May 1942 /The German counteroffensive, 17–23 May 1942 /The end game, 24–29 May 1942 /Aftermath /The battlefield today /Further reading /Index

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A highly illustrated account of the 1942 battle of Kharkov, one of the Red Army’s largest defeats in World War II.

About the Author

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. Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has been a freelance designer and illustrator for over 20 years. He has worked for a number of publishers and is an associate member of the Guild of Aviation Artists. He has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy, and has illustrated a number of books for Osprey. Howard lives and works in Kent.

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"Photographs, battle maps and charts complement this excellent account. Howard Gerrard's artwork captures the intensity of Kharkov fighting. And a bibliography and index conclude this little book. Readers wanting more need only look on the inside back cover for related Osprey titles -- including Demyansk 1942-43. Highly recommended." --Rachel E. Veres, www.cybermodeler.com (June 2013) "Author Robert Forczyk does a masterful job of telling the tale of hope, incompetence and eventual defeat. This is all enhanced by some great period photos from both sides and the art work of Howard Gerrard. As is typical of the series, we are provided with some great campaign maps and information on visiting this area today. Overall, it is a fascinating read of this important operation and one that I can easily recommend to you." --Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (June 2013) "...a fine survey of a campaign which developed into one of the Red Army's greatest defeats of the war. It provides fine in-depth analysis of battle strategy, failure and outcome and receives excellent illustrations by Howard Gerrard in a detailed, satisfying discussion." --The Midwest Book Review (July 2013)

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