The 900 Days: The Siege of Leningrad

The period of the Nazi siege on Leningrad spanning from 1941 to 1944 stands out as a harrowing conflict during World War II. Approximately three million individuals bore the brunt of this ordeal, with slightly less than half of them succumbing. Over a span of twenty-five years, esteemed journalist and historian Harrison Salisbury meticulously constructed this extraordinary chronicle of malevolence and resilience. Within this narrative, the city found itself in the grip of fear, facing threats not only from Hitler but also from Stalin.