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What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa

What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa

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Our take on the What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa

What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa is a history paperback of about 240 pages that examines Soviet intelligence and Stalin's decisions before the German invasion of June 1941. It is written for readers who already know the broad outline of World War II and want the documentary detail behind the surprise attack. It sits alongside longer academic studies of Barbarossa but is shorter and more focused on the intelligence failure itself. The listing data is thin on author and edition, so check those before buying.

Best forWorld War II history readersStudents of intelligence and espionageReaders curious about Stalin's decision-makingAnyone wanting a short Barbarossa study
Pros
  • Focused on one question: what Soviet intelligence knew before June 1941
  • Short at about 240 pages, so it moves quickly
  • Paperback format is easy to carry and annotate
  • Works as an entry point before longer Barbarossa histories
Cons
  • Listing details do not name the author, so verify the edition
  • Publisher listed as Orion Children's Books, which does not fit an adult history title
  • Narrow scope leaves out much of the wider war
  • Readers wanting battle narrative may find it dry

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What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa price history

Lowest price we've seen: $6.11 on Nov 10 at Better World Books. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 10.

Specifications

Binding Type
Paperback
Book Format Type
Paperback
Publisher
Orion Children's Books
Page Count
240 Pages
Chapters
Yes
Book Title
What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa
Book Publisher
Orion Children's Books
Book Dimensions
7.8" x 0.7" x 5.1"
Book Weight
0.45 lbs
Cover Type
Paperback

Questions and answers

Who wrote What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa?
The listing does not name an author, so confirm it on the cover or publisher page before ordering. The title is associated with historian David E. Murphy, but check that the copy you buy matches.
Is this a children's book?
No. It is an adult history of Soviet intelligence and Stalin's decisions in 1941. The publisher field on this listing says Orion Children's Books, which looks like a data error, so verify the edition.
How long is it?
About 240 pages in paperback, roughly 7.8 by 5.1 inches. That makes it a short, single-sitting-per-chapter read rather than a comprehensive campaign history.
Does it cover the fighting on the Eastern Front?
Only lightly. The focus is on intelligence reports, Stalin's calculations and why the invasion was not anticipated, not on battles and troop movements.
Is it a good first book on Operation Barbarossa?
It works as a focused introduction to the intelligence failure, but pair it with a broader campaign history for the military side. Readers new to the subject may want the wider context first.
Where is the What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa cheapest?
At Better World Books, for $6.11, 69% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the What Stalin Knew: The Enigma of Barbarossa?
10 stores we checked sell it, including AbeBooks.com, Better World Books, Powell's Books, Half Price Books, World of Books.

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