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Deadly Embrace: Hitler, Stalin and the Nazi-Soviet Pact, 1939-1941 [Paperback]

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Publication Date: 24 Jan 1990

On 23 August 1939 Hitler and Stalin signed a mutual non-aggression pact which is seen here as the most crucial factor in Hitler's early success against the Allies and a fatal misjudgement of Hitler's intentions. This book analyzes Hitler and Stalin's motives and chronicles the events leading to the signing of the pact and the developments between August 1939 and June 1941 as the two dictators prepared to carve up the continent of Europe. Anthony Read and David Fisher are the co-authors of "Operation Lucy" and "Colonel Z - A Secret Life".

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Paperback: 736 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; Reprint edition (24 Jan 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393306518
ISBN-13: 978-0393306514
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.1 x 4.4 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,425,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #85 in Books > History > World History > World War II 1939-1945 > Historical Figures > Joeseph Stalin

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Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili, better known as Stalin, absolute ruler of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, left his office in the Kremlin earlier than usual during the night of 21-22 June 1941. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars History made enjoyable. 14 April 2006

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I view this book very differently than the other reviewer, although both of us rated it 5 stars. I found this book to be one of the best written history books I have ever seen. While it is factual, it is never boring or dry. It is well researched, well written, informative AND interesting.

The book is about the dance that Stalin did with Hitler. Stalin desperately needed to industrialize his country quickly. Hitler was equally desperate for raw materials. The two dictators grudgingly traded something to each other. Stalin knowing that those raw materials would soon be used against his country!

If you enjoy reading this book, I urge you to read any of the many works authored by Sir Martin Gilbert; especially his official biography of Winston Churchill titled "Churchill: A Life."

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on World War II and Totalitarianism 3 Feb 2008

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This is truly great book. Unlike many history books it is written in a very readable style. I have read the original diplomatic transcripts of some of the key meetings here. This book brings them alive. It is also a very good book in getting into the psychology of totalitarianism. Hitler was probably the man Stalin most admired. A good book to read with this is Nazi-Soviet Relations 1939 - 1941: Documents from the Archives of the German Foreign Office.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding research and reporting 3 Jan 2004

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This is the story of how the world's two greatest (or worst) totalitarian powers reached an agreement to carve Europe between them. Hitler was obsessed with avoiding a two-front war as happened to Germany in WWI. This time, though, the situation was reversed. He sought to knock out the Western powers first before turning to the East. France and England were the major worries at the moment.

Stalin also wanted a free hand as he sought to restore the USSR's border's to pre-Revolution range. This naturally included a division of Poland and the absorption of part of Eastern Europe. One is struck at the gall of these powers sitting at a map and drawing lines, dividing the civilized world into spheres of influece, knowing all the while that in the end, they will have to fight.

The authors record the pre-talks, the feelers, the struggles of the Western powers to stop this deal at any cost. But Hitler was determined to press ahead and secure at least half of his border. There are several mini-tales included that were affected by the treaty - the tragic dismemberment of Poland, the Russian rape of Finland, the beginning of a pattern embraced by both powers and continued by the USSR after the war: The absurd claim that a government would ask either power to invade its territory in order to crush "warmongers".

Both nations shocked their supporters - Germans were puzzled as to why such an agreement was needed with its arch-enemy. Leftists worldwide were struck dumb as their hero, Stalin, smiled and signed on the dotted line. But there was nothing to fear. As the fighting wore on and England refused to bow, Hitler planned the final punch - knock the USSR out of the war and England would be forced to sue for peace. It was almost a success but the supply lines and huge area became a quagmire and the lost retreat was in place. The treaty had served its purpose and like most treaties signed with totalitarian powers it remained in force as long as it was needed.

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