IMHO, I think the horrors of that campaign between the Germans and Soviets is almost unknown here in the US.
(BTW, you're much more familiar with the book than I am; I read it once 30+ years ago.)
I think the horrors of that campaign between the Germans and Soviets is almost unknown here in the US.
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Myself included, most people are surprised to learn that while American fatalities in Europe during WWII numbered around 500,000, the Russians lost around 13 million people. Not sure of the civilian/military breakdown re that number.