This volume presents the results of a conference on the history of total war.

Provides a bold new interpretation of the origins and development of World War II's remembrance in the USSR.

"Chapters explore key aspects of the Soviet organization of the war, and shed fresh light on the transformation achieved by Stalin and his generals, who faced the prospect of utter defeat in 1941. The structure, tactics and operation of the Red Army through the war years are examined in close detail. The real impact of partisans and resistance fighters is reconsidered as is the role of women and the influence of propaganda. And the authors explore the economic and industrial policies -- and achievements -- that made victory on the battlefields possible"--Jacket.

'Anyone with an interest in Soviet history, politics economics, or society will find this collection instructive.'-SLAVIC STUDIES