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Sevastopol’s Wars: Crimea from Potemkin to Putin, by Mungo Melvin
€10.00
Quay Books
Founded by Catherine the Great, the maritime city of Sevastopol has been fought over for centuries.
Crucial battles of the Crimean War were fought on the hills surrounding the city, and the memory of this stalwart defense inspired those who fruitlessly battled the Germans during World War II. Twice the city has faced complete obliteration, yet twice it has risen, phoenix-like, from the ashes.
In this groundbreaking volume, Mungo Melvin explores how Sevastopol became the crucible of conflict over three major engagements - the Crimean War, the Russian Civil War, and World War II - witnessing the death and destruction of countless armies, yet creating the indomitable ‘spirit of Sevastopol.’
By weaving together first-hand interviews, detailed operational reports and battle analysis, Melvin manages to create a rich tapestry of history.
“Melvin very effectively explores the inter-linked economic, cultural, strategic, and political issues involved in the question of control of Crimea over several centuries. 'Sevastopol's Wars' is a complex study of a very complex problem.” - NYMAS Review
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