"In this precise and cold account of the defense of Moscow, and English historian has combined his own accomplished talents with those of Mashal Zhukov to produce something not to be found anywhere else. This book must rank as the outstanding authority on one of the greatest and most terrible campaigns of this or any other century." -- From the back cover.

The rise of Marshal Zhukov --Hitler turns against Russia -- From the frontier to Smolensk -- Cannae on the Dnieper -- The battle for the capital -- The Soviet counteroffensive -- Bibliography.