Architect of Soviet victory in World War II : the life and theories of G.S. Isserson /
Harrison, Richard W.,1952-
Jefferson, N.C. London : McFarland & Co.,
c2010.
"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.
"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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Youth and early military service -- Maturation -- The deep battle -- The deep operation -- The deep operation revealed -- Peregrinations -- The purge years -- The last years of freedom -- Descent into hell -- Vindication -- The prodigal's return -- Final years -- Epilogue.
Isserson, G. S.
Isserson, G. S.
Soviet Union. Raboche-Krestʹi︠a︡nskai︠a︡ Krasnai︠a︡ Armii︠a︡
Intellectuals
World War, 1939-1945
Military planning
Military art and science
Operational art (Military science)
Offensive (Military science)