Alexander Nikonov, a famous journalist and publicist, lifts the curtain on the mystery of World War II, analyzing the roles of two leaders and two states in the history of the 20th century. Unique facts and convincing logical conclusions allow us to create the most objective picture of the pre-war world, the “Great War” and its consequences. As in his other books, Alexander Nikonov, speaking about the deadly confrontation between two despotic regimes, goes beyond the usual stereotypes and helps to form his own view on historical processes. The conclusions drawn by Nikonov are very far from the official version of the entire history of World War II and may seem very unexpected and even frightening...