Publisher's Synopsis
A heart-pounding adventure on the Russian front line! Perfect for fans of David Beaty, Alan Evans, Derek Robinson and Max Hennessy.
The siege of Leningrad intensifies... Russia, 1942 Adolf Hitler's fanatical desire to beat Stalin continues as the Fuhrer's mighty army lays siege to Leningrad. The 69th Infantry Regiment are taking over the German front line trenches with old soldiers and hundreds of fresh new recruits. Battle weary Colonel von Dietz is still in command and despite the freezing conditions and hardships of trench life is not expecting too much trouble on the 'quiet front'. However, as they occupy a strategic height outside the city the Red Army have other plans. Wave after wave of Russian infantry charges, sniper attacks, mortar bombs and finally tanks threaten to overwhelm the 69th ... until there's an order to withdraw. Determined to catch the Russians off guard before they can drive home their advantage High Command have a new mission for von Dietz and his men - a near suicidal coastal attack behind their front line. This may be their final battle... How can anyone survive the slaughter? MARCH ON MOSCOW is the third action-packed historical military adventure novel in the Russian series following the fortunes of the German soldiers of the 69th Infantry Regiment fighting in the Second World War. THE RUSSIAN SERIES:BOOK 1: First Blood
BOOK 2: March on Moscow
BOOK 3: Front Swine