Timoshenko, Marshal of the Red Army : A Study / Walter Mehring.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mehring, Walter, 1896-1981, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Timoshenko, S. K. (Semen Konstantinovich), 1895-1970.

Timoshenko, S. K.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (76 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, [2015]

Summary:

This book is a study of Marshal Semyon Timoshenko, a prominent figure in the Soviet military, and his role in the broader context of Bolshevik militarism. It explores Timoshenko's rise from obscurity to a significant military leader during the tumultuous period of Soviet history, from the fall of Tsarism to the Soviet struggle against Nazi Germany. The author, Walter Mehring, provides insights into the strategic and philosophical aspects of warfare, drawing parallels with Sun Tzu's principles from 'The Art of War.' The book discusses Timoshenko's influence on Soviet military tactics, especially his emphasis on discipline and adaptability in warfare. It also highlights the geopolitical impact of the Soviet Union's military actions on the Allied forces during World War II. Intended for readers interested in military history and Soviet studies, the book seeks to analyze Timoshenko as a representation of the Soviet military ethos rather than as a mere biographical account. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I-THE RISE OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

CHAPTER II-WITH BUDENNY'S HORSE GUARDS

CHAPTER III-THE REVOLUTION GOES TO SCHOOL

CHAPTER IV-DO AS I DO

CHAPTER V-A BOX IN THE BOLSHOI THEATRE

CHAPTER VI-THE BAROMETER

CHAPTER VII-TIMOSHENKO FIGHTS THE NAZI TIME SCHEDULE

CHAPTER VIII-FROM TSARITSIN TO STALINGRAD.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781786257680

1786257688

OCLC:

975221870