The Blockade of Leningrad in Declassified Archive Documents

In this book, with the help of declassified archival documents, the author examines the course of the battle for Leningrad from its beginning on July 10, 1941, to its completion on August 9, 1944. Here you will find information about major operations, military leaders who directed the combat actions, as well as the condition of the troops and the general situation and sentiments in the besieged city. Thanks to reliable information, every reader can draw their own conclusions about military art and other aspects of the battle for Leningrad. The book presents operation plans, decisions of the Supreme Headquarters of the General Staff, commanders-in-chief of the branches and arms of service, commanders of fronts and armies, operational directives, combat orders and instructions, negotiations on the direct line, combat reports, intelligence summaries, and other important documents.