Russia Fights

It has been said that World War II will be the most completely recorded conflict in history. Hundreds of newspapermen are now with the armed forces on every front. Through the medium of press, radio, and newsreel, they are- giving a full picture of what is happening on the battlefields. (Many war correspondents have given their lives in that service.) But, more than that, they are telling us of the nature of the war, its causes and implications, and it is because of this universal education that there is more hope than heretofore of avoiding future international human slaughter. Nothing will contribute more to understanding among nations, which is, of course, essential for peace. "Russia Fights" is not an ordinary war book. It is a fascinating vivid picture of the Soviet Union by a veteran foreign correspondent. "Russia Fights" should do much to promote Soviet-American understanding. Jim Brown gives us a good picture of war-time Moscow, and, with an eye for relevant details, he also portrays the life and feeling of the people. Even his few criticisms are voiced with an honesty that lends added weight to his favorable comments.