Double Deception: Stalin, Hitler, and the Invasion of Russia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780875809885)

Exploying the interplay of intelligence and foreign policy in the events leading up to the invasion known as Operation Barbaross, Barros and Gregor maintain that Stalin's policy toward Germany set the stage for the German invasion. The autjhors examine Stalin's mind-set to show how his desire to evade war enhanced the credibility of Hitler's deception operations and to demonstrate the extent to which Stalin's self-inflicted deception contributed to Germany's stratigic military surprise.

Author: James Barros
ISBN-10: 087580988X
ISBN-13: 9780875809885
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 319
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d