I came across Carell's work several years ago, and enjoyed some of it. In that time, I got ahold of "Scorched Earth", and enjoyed it immensely.
Finally, after about 15 years, I recently found (and read)a copy of "Hitler Moves East" from a University Library. Carell is not as well regarded
by professional historians as he should have been. One reason for this is that although he provides a bibliography, he doesn't provide footnotes. I have
also found other criticisms of these two volumes as being slanted towards the Germans, and disparaging the Russians. I didn't see that, in fact he seems to
be quite even handed in his criticisms of all combatants.
Regardless of his lack of footnotes, I have found Carells works to be extremely readable, and well worth having on the bookshelves at home. One idea I have had is that I would love to (time permitting) compare Carells work with that of other authors who wrote from more of a Russian perspective (such as Glantz or others) on a battle to battle basis. Doing this may give a more true perspective on casualties and troop strengths for both sides. What authors do the rest of you prefer for reading regarding the Eastern Front?
Later, Bill
Regardless of his lack of footnotes, I have found Carells works to be extremely readable, and well worth having on the bookshelves at home. One idea I have had is that I would love to (time permitting) compare Carells work with that of other authors who wrote from more of a Russian perspective (such as Glantz or others) on a battle to battle basis. Doing this may give a more true perspective on casualties and troop strengths for both sides. What authors do the rest of you prefer for reading regarding the Eastern Front?
Later, Bill
