Russia, Winter of 1941: The German offensive in Russia has stalled outside Moscow. As German spirits are low, Dr Goebbels, German Minister of Propaganda, suggests a morale-boosting coup to Hitler. A plan is hatched for a team of Germany's top climbers to climb the highest peak of the Caucasus mountain range and plant the swastika for all the world to see. The Minister of Propaganda sees it as a wonderful opportunity for German troops to resume their offensive with renewed energy and confidence. He has not reckoned on two factors though: the hostility of the local tribes, who want independence from both Russia and Germany; and a threat from another team of mountaineers - experienced Russian climbers - who are approaching the mountain from the other side. It is going to be a race against time...
- ISBN10 0727876422
- ISBN13 9780727876423
- Publish Date 30 November 2007 (first published 28 October 2005)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 November 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Severn House Publishers Ltd
- Imprint Severn House Large Print Books
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English