To Besiege a City

In To Besiege a City, historian Prit Buttar presents a groundbreaking account of the 900-day siege of Leningrad, utilizing original Russian and German sources to bring this pivotal event to life. Beginning in September 1941, the narrative explores the struggles of the Red Army and civilians against relentless bombing, starvation, and the efforts made to sustain the city through the perilous ‘Road to Life.’ Buttar combines first-hand accounts with insightful research, providing a thorough analysis of the strategic missteps on both sides while vividly depicting the harsh realities faced during this brutal chapter of World War II.