A Small, Stubborn Town
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Mango Media
Published:20th Mar '24
£19.99
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How the Defiant Residents of a Sleepy Ukraine Town Routed an Invading Russian Battalion Changing the Course of the War
“A story of extraordinary heroism by ordinary people.” ─James Meek
It was one of the most significant battles early in the Ukraine-Russia war─a ferocious two-day struggle for control of the farming town of Voznesensk and its strategically important Dead Water Bridge.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's March 2022 and Russian tanks are roaring across the vast, snow-dusted fields of southern Ukraine. Their destination, Voznesensk, a town with a small bridge that could change the course of the war. The heavily-armed Russians are expecting an easy fight─or no fight at all. After all, Voznesensk is a quiet farming town, full of pensioners. But the locals have other ideas. Ukrainian troops, supported by an eclectic army of local volunteers, deliver a crushing blow to Russian plans.
A gripping chronicle by esteemed BBC correspondent Andrew Harding. In his book, British journalist Andrew Harding unfolds a microcosm of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, painting a raw, palpable picture of resilience, ingenuity, and unfettered defiance. Harding, a seasoned BBC correspondent, takes you on an extraordinary journey, navigating the landscapes of war-torn Ukraine with astute professionalism and an incisive eye for detail. Drawing from his first-hand experience and intimate reporting, he crafts a narrative that resonates with heroism, humor, and a deep sense of humanity.
Inside find:
- A detailed account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Personal stories of resilience and defiance from ordinary people in Voznesensk
- Insightful reporting from Andrew Harding, a trusted BBC correspondent
If you liked books on the war in Ukraine such as War and Punishment, The Russo-Ukrainian War, The War Came To Us, Invasion, or Overreach, you will love Andrew Harding’s A Small, Stubborn Town.
“Extraordinary; filled with a deep sense of enduring humanity. Immensely powerful, timely, and real.”
—Philippe Sands, author of East West Street
“It would be wonderful if the story told in this beautiful little book were the author’s invention. But alas, the story itself is pure truth. Andrew Harding’s characters invite the reader into their daily struggle which we witness with awe and empathy. We are touched by their courage and dignity—qualities that the author must surely have possessed in equal measure to record these extraordinary events.”
—Andrey Kurkov
“[A] remarkable story... propulsive.”
—The Irish Times
“A piercing book: the story of extraordinary heroism by ordinary people, and an accessible, limpid account of what battle is actually like.”
—James Meek
“The story of Ukraine in perfect microcosm—ordinary people doing absolutely extraordinary things—beautifully told.”
—Christina Lamb
“A short, brilliant book on the battle for Voznesensk. Harding captures the mixture of courage, bewilderment and mania of Ukrainians who decide to fight the invasion.”
—Gideon Rachman, Financial Times
“Harding has told a mesmerising story of how, in the face of a mighty army, ordinary people can sometimes turn and simply say, ‘No.’”
—Sinclair McKay, Mail on Sunday
“Elegantly told...a deceptively simple narrative that explains a great deal about the dynamics of this war and many others.”
—Roger Boyes, The Times
“Fascinating, vivid, often harrowing, and deeply moving. A must-read for anyone trying to grasp both the human dimension and larger dynamics of this brutal contemporary war.”
—Fiona Hill, author of There Is Nothing for You Here
ISBN: 9781684815180
Dimensions: unknown
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160 pages