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The Reckoning

The Defeat of Army Group South, 1944

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The Reckoning

By: Prit Buttar
Narrated by: Richard Trinder
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Bloomsbury presents The Reckoning by Prit Buttar, read by Richard Trinder.

'The Reckoning is vivid history, the tragic Eastern Front brought to life through the widest range of Russian and German sources I've ever read. Bravo.' – Peter Caddick-Adams, author and broadcaster

From critically acclaimed Eastern Front expert Prit Buttar, The Reckoning is a masterful re-evaluation of the fateful year of 1944, and how the Red Army irrevocably turned the tide of war until the final defeat within the heart of Germany itself was guaranteed.

The fighting throughout the Ukraine and Romania was brutal, with the German defence dogged and desperate. But for too long the Wehrmacht had relied on the superior combat prowess of its fighting men. What had not been taken into account, however, was that the Red Army would not only rely on its sheer size, but would fine-tune its fighting performance from its senior commanders right down to the individual soldier battling both fear and the elements to take each line, each trench, each inch of land.

Ultimately it is a story not of how the Germans lost, as is all too often told, but of how the Russians increasingly learned how to win.©2020 Prit Buttar (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Europe Germany Military Russia War Red Army Soviet Union
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Critic reviews

The Reckoning reinforces Prit Buttar's standing as a leading authority on modern warfare in Eastern Europe. If you find the scale and complexity of the Eastern Front battles daunting, pick up a copy, relax and let Prit Buttar lead the way... totally absorbing narrative.
The panorama of the WWII Eastern Front is so huge, it's often difficult to comprehend. Dr Prit Buttar has nailed it through his judicious blend of the strategic and tactical – commanders’ debates and soldiers’ experiences. At times this is Sven Hassell brought vividly to life. The Reckoning is well-balanced throughout, fair to both sides, employing the widest range of Russian and German sources I've ever seen. Long overdue, I am sure it will replace all previous accounts of Army Group South.
A masterful account of the war in the East.
The Reckoning is fabulously rich in primary sources, immersing the reader in the hopes, fears, and motivations of a vast array of personnel.
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Yet another hugely detailed look at the war in the East. The personal memories of those involved helps to fill out the story and makes it much less dry than it could be.

Huge detail

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A detailed telling of the Red Army's increasing dominance in the course of 1944, enlivened by personal accounts from those involved. Engaging and informative, and very well performed.

A tightening grip

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Very detailed account of the final German struggles in the Eastern war

Didn't like the narrator's faux accents Russian \ German \ American. Spoiled the overall story

Excellent account of the war in Russia

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some battle details where excellent, personal details very interesting also. Will listen again for sure

really good listen,

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Another solid account of Eastern Front drama from Mr Buttar. The tragic tone of the story is destroyed by the narrator's hilarious attempts to emulate Russian and German accents whenever he quotes from memoirs of the protagonists. A very annoying choice....

Good narrative, annoying narrator

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