From Peace to War

<p> The German attack on the Soviet Union in June 1941 represents one of the major caesuras in European history. Its consequences could still be felt fifty years later. Thirty-five historians from nine different countries (including the former Soviet Union) offer a comprehensive survey of the origins course and long-term impact of this event. The volume is not merely concerned with political and military history but also with the experiences of ordinary soldiers and civilians.</p>