The book by English military historian Alan Clark is an unbiased look at the bloodiest war in human history. A study of the course of the Second World War, the political situation, and military mistakes allowed the author to draw a conclusion that diverges from the assessments of Western analysts: the Russian victory was inevitable without the help of the allies and their “second front.” Based on little-known documentary materials, the author analyzes the turning points of the Second World War: the battle of Moscow, the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, the Berlin operation. Gives a multifaceted assessment of the role of Adolf Hitler, German and Soviet military leaders.