REVIEWS+

Leningrad

The Epic Siege of World War II, 1941–1944
by Anna Reid
Leningrad: The Epic Siege of World War II, 1941–1944. Walker. Sept. 2011. 512p. ISBN 9780802715944. $30.
COPY ISBN
OrangeReviewStarSeventy years ago this September, Hitler's armies surrounded Leningrad and laid down a siege that lasted for two and a half years. When it was over, three quarters of a million Leningraders had died. A former Ukraine correspondent for the Economist with a master's in Russian history, Reid uses newly available diaries and other materials to get past Soviet mythology and ask pertinent questions, e.g., Was Stalin as much to blame as Hitler? A three-city tour to New York, Boston, and Washington, DC; big promotion tied to an anniversary that should be discussed.
Seventy years ago this September, Hitler's armies surrounded Leningrad and laid down a siege that lasted for two and a half years. When it was over, three quarters of a million Leningraders had died. A former Ukraine correspondent for the Economist with a master's in Russian history, Reid uses newly available diaries and other materials to get past Soviet mythology and ask pertinent questions, e.g., Was Stalin as much to blame as Hitler? A three-city tour to New York, Boston, and Washington, DC; big promotion tied to an anniversary that should be discussed.
Reviewed by Barbara Hoffert , Apr 15, 2011
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?