Let the Thunder of Victory Rumble! (novel)
| Author | Boris Akunin |
|---|---|
| Original title | Гром победы, раздавайся! |
| Country | Russia |
| Language | Russian |
| Series | Brüderschaft with Death |
| Genre | Historical detective |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Preceded by | The Wandering Man |
| Followed by | Maria, Maria... |
Let the Thunder of Victory Rumble! (
Plot
On April 1, 1916, a secret meeting is held at the headquarters of the
The commander's plan is built on the element of surprise. Preparation for the offensive begins immediately on 25 sections of the front line, but this is done only in order to confuse the enemy. Only one will become the real breakthrough point.
Aleksey Romanov, who serves just on the South-Western Front, travels to the area. He must deceive the Austrian spies, giving them the impression that there will be no offensive. However, Austrian intelligence is very active. A great help to the Austrians is provided by Ukrainian nationalists fighting for the future independence of Ukraine.
Historical basis
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- In the story there are characters based on real historical figures. Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters, Chief of Staff (Brusilov Offensive.
- The title of the book is the first line of the unofficial Russian national anthem, which first sounded in 1791 and was written in honor of the capture of Izmail by Russian troops under the command of Alexander Suvorov. In 1833, Emperor Nicholas I approved a new official anthem - God Save the Tsar!
References
- ^ Lisa Novikova (14 September 2009). "О новых порциях романа-фильма "Смерть на брудершафт"". Kommersant.
- ^ Mark Guriev (21 September 2009). "Борис Акунин. Смерть на брудершафт. Странный человек. Гром победы, раздавайся!". Delfi.
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