Introduction Part I. Strategic Plans and Theoretical Conceptions for War against the Soviet Union: 1. Fighting the bear 2. The gathering storm 3. Barbarossa's sword - Hitler's armed forces in 1941 4. The advent of war Part II. The Military Campaign and the July/August Crisis of 1941: 5. Awakening the bear 6. The perilous advance to the east 7. The Battle of Smolensk 8. The attrition of Army Group Centre 9. In search of resurgence 10. Showdown Conclusion.
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