Nomonhan/Khalkhin Gol 1939: Zhukov’s Victory in the Soviet–Japanese Border War
May 2027 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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96
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A fascinating illustrated study of an often overlooked conflict in which Soviet forces proved themselves adept at modern air and land warfare.
In the 1930s, the Soviet Union found itself caught in the middle between Germany and Japan. While Stalin's focus was on the rising Nazi tide, the Japanese and their presence in Manchuria, which posed a threat on his eastern flank, continued to be a concern. In May 1939, tension erupted into the 129-day border war – known as Khalkhin Gol to the Soviets and Nomonhan to the Japanese – as minor cross-border raids escalated into full-scale clashes between the Soviet, Mongolian and Japanese armies. When Hitler invaded Poland, an opportunity arose for both sides to disengage, and on 15 September 1939, the war came to a close. This led to an uneasy peace between the two nations until the final days of World War II.
This superbly illustrated work analyses this critical engagement on the eve of World War II. It documents the first major air offensive undertaken by Soviet forces, which, in combination with ground units, was to prove devastatingly effective. It also examines how the Japanese defeat led to a re-evaluation of their strategic plans and a shift in focus to the Pacific. Photographs, maps and battlescene artworks bring to life the infantry, armour and aircraft of the opposing sides, as well as the terrain along the Mongolia–Manchukuo border where this conflict was fought.
In the 1930s, the Soviet Union found itself caught in the middle between Germany and Japan. While Stalin's focus was on the rising Nazi tide, the Japanese and their presence in Manchuria, which posed a threat on his eastern flank, continued to be a concern. In May 1939, tension erupted into the 129-day border war – known as Khalkhin Gol to the Soviets and Nomonhan to the Japanese – as minor cross-border raids escalated into full-scale clashes between the Soviet, Mongolian and Japanese armies. When Hitler invaded Poland, an opportunity arose for both sides to disengage, and on 15 September 1939, the war came to a close. This led to an uneasy peace between the two nations until the final days of World War II.
This superbly illustrated work analyses this critical engagement on the eve of World War II. It documents the first major air offensive undertaken by Soviet forces, which, in combination with ground units, was to prove devastatingly effective. It also examines how the Japanese defeat led to a re-evaluation of their strategic plans and a shift in focus to the Pacific. Photographs, maps and battlescene artworks bring to life the infantry, armour and aircraft of the opposing sides, as well as the terrain along the Mongolia–Manchukuo border where this conflict was fought.
A fascinating illustrated study of an often overlooked conflict in which Soviet forces proved themselves adept at modern air and land warfare.
In the 1930s, the Soviet Union found itself caught in the middle between Germany and Japan. While Stalin's focus was on the rising Nazi tide, the Japane...
About the author
John Valitutto is an active-duty US Army infantry officer, currently serving in the 101st Airborne Division. During his career, he returned to West Point to teach Russian and American history. He now lives in Tennessee with his wife and four sons.
Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor.
Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor.
John Valitutto is an active-duty US Army infantry officer, currently serving in the 101st Airborne Division. During his career, he returned to West Point to teach Russian and American history. He now lives in Tennessee with his wife and four sons.
Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator ...
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