The Main Myths About World War II

Thanks to the efforts of filmmakers and publicists, many clichés and stereotypes about World War II have been created that cannot withstand any criticism upon closer examination. Leading Russian military historian Alexey Isaev dissects the most ridiculous myths about the largest war in human history: the notorious “Schmeissers” and omnipresent dive bombers, “invulnerable” T-34s and Tigers, the “impassable” Mannerheim Line, the exorbitant bills of the Luftwaffe aces, the jet “miracle weapon,” cavalry charges against tanks, and much more. This book leaves no stone unturned of the most persistent clichés that distort the memory of World War II and restores the true history of the decisive war of the 20th century.

The book is based on Alexey Isaev’s bestseller “10 Myths About World War II,” which has gone through 7 reissues. The author partially corrected and significantly expanded the original text.