The Viaz'ma Catastrophe, 1941

The book delves into the tragic miscalculations of the Soviet Supreme High Command during World War II, particularly focusing on the catastrophic defeats at Viaz'ma and Briansk in October 1941. Drawing from previously undisclosed documents, the author recounts the events leading to the loss of countless soldiers, including his own father, Colonel N.I. Lopukhovsky. This edition includes insights from German military archives, revealing the true scale of Red Army losses. Enhanced with photographs, maps, and tables, the narrative aims to shed light on a largely overlooked military disaster.