Jason D MarkReseñas

Another classic from Jason Mark, he has to be the preeminent scholar on Stalingrad on the planet.

Best account of the Barrikady battles out there.

Probably the definitive work on Panzer-Abteilungen 103, 129, and 160. Comprehensively details their role in the battle of Stalingrad using what could possibly be all of the available public and private data on these units. Gives you clear insight into the men and their accomplishments.

Excellent account of 24th Panzer in Stalingrad. Must have book!

Excellent account of the hell called Stalingrad. Must have book!

Island of Fire is a highly detailed book about a segment of the epic Battle for Stalingrad from 1942-43. The work is copiously supplied with maps and photographs that illustrate every aspect of this part of the fight. For the sheer amount of information drawn from German and Russian military records as well as personal accounts of the men who fought here, there is no equal to this book. The narrative can be a bit tedious and the sheer immensity of the work (600+ pages including appendices) makes for a slow read, but the wealth of information is more than worth the price of the book.