One of the most widely read works in the world about the Second World War, which has gone through numerous editions. This book is dedicated to the actions of the German Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in the period from June 22, 1941 to February 1943. It is based on the memories of participants in the events - German soldiers, officers and generals, as well as documents. The publication is illustrated with photographs from P. Karel's photo album "Der RuЯlandkrieg Fotografiert von Soldaten" ("War in Russia, photographed by soldiers"), published in Germany in 1967. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the history of the Second World War.