{"product_id":"pruntsov-the-battle-of-borodino-1947-прунцов-бородинское-сражение","title":"Pruntsov, V. V. The Battle of Borodino: A Popular Sketch (Borodinskoye srazhenie: Populyarnyy ocherk), 1947. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003eПрунцов В. В.\u003cbr\u003eБородинское сражение: Популярный очерк. \/ Художник П. Н. Пинкисевич.\u003cbr\u003eМосква : Военное издательство Министерства вооруженных сил Союза ССР (Воениздат), 1947.\u003cbr\u003e72 с., 1 л. схем. : ил. ; 20 см. Мягкая издательская обложка.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003ePruntsov, V. V.\u003cbr\u003eThe Battle of Borodino: A Popular Sketch. \/ Illustrated by P. N. Pinkisevich.\u003cbr\u003eMoscow : Military Publishing House of the Ministry of the Armed Forces of the USSR (Voenizdat), 1947.\u003cbr\u003e72 pp., 1 sheet of maps : ill. ; 20 cm. Softcover. In Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1947 publication by the Military Publishing House (Voenizdat) is a compelling historical and ideological document, released as part of the post-WWII surge in interest regarding Russia’s heroic military past. Written by V. V. Pruntsov, \"The Battle of Borodino\" serves as a concise yet detailed guide to the centerpiece of the Patriotic War of 1812. Coming just two years after the victory over Nazi Germany, the text draws deliberate parallels between the resilience of Kutuzov’s army against Napoleon and the recent triumphs of the Soviet Armed Forces. The narrative provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the confrontation, including the arrangement of the Bagration flèches, the defense of the Raevsky Redoubt, and the strategic decision-making that ultimately led to the attrition of the Grande Armée.\u003cbr\u003eThe volume is distinguished by the expressive illustrations of Pyotr Pinkisevich, one of the most prolific Soviet graphic artists known for his dynamic military and historical depictions. His artwork captures the intensity of the cavalry charges and the grim atmosphere of the smoky battlefield, adding a visceral dimension to the popular sketch. A critical feature for collectors is the inclusion of the folding map (scheme) of the battle, which provides a tactical overview of the troop placements on August 26 (September 7), 1812. Published in a standard 20 cm format with a softcover, this book was intended for soldiers and the general public alike to foster national pride. Today, it stands as a sought-after example of early post-war military historiography, blending factual tactical analysis with the distinct artistic style of the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963126546474,"sku":"EB-306387019434","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_5ad6df91-90dc-437a-a7de-282252a56825.jpg?v=1768161561","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/pruntsov-the-battle-of-borodino-1947-%d0%bf%d1%80%d1%83%d0%bd%d1%86%d0%be%d0%b2-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b5-%d1%81%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b6%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}