A lot of books today are devoted to the Great Patriotic War, and interest in this eternal topic in our country shows no sign of fading. We are proud of the exploits of our ancestors and honor their memory. In this book, well-known historian Mark Solonin offers a particular viewpoint on the events of the Great Patriotic War—sometimes unpleasant and provocative. The author proposes an alternative opinion on the most important events in history: the beginning of World War II, the deaths of hundreds of thousands of residents of besieged Leningrad, the crimes of Ukrainian fascists… You will be able to look at the underside of war—its rises and falls, feats and betrayal—through the author’s eyes. The book shows the reverse side of the coin and introduces you to another version of historical events.