was led by a relatively unknown but fiercely determined commander named Georgy Zhukov . Zhukov did not believe in the subtle maneuvers preferred by his predecessors. He believed in crushing, overwhelming force.

Details the escalating skirmishes at the Khalkhin Gol river that exploded into full-scale war. Zhukov’s Generalship:

, titled Nomonhan 1939: The Bloody Soviet-Japanese Border War , is a comprehensive military history volume that examines one of the most significant yet often overlooked pre-WWII conflicts. Written by Henry Sakaida and Taylan Taylan, with illustrations by Howard Gerrard, the book explores the 129-day border war between the Soviet Union and the Empire of Japan. Historical Significance of Nomonhan