"He masterly draws on all sources to provide an in depth account on why Operation Bagration and the involvement of the Soviet Union was so important to the success of the landings in Normandy and opened the door for an Allied victory.  A superb military work tying the Eastern and Western Fronts together, rigorously researched and splendidly written.

Edward J. Naugin
1st. Air Cav
Viet Nam