When and where was Antony James Beevor born?
Antony James Beevor was born in Kensington, London on the 14th of December 1946. He attended Abberley Hall School and Winchester College before joining the British Army as a cadet at Sandhurst.
Questions about Antony Beevor
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What military units did Antony James Beevor serve in during his career?
Antony James Beevor received his commission in the 11th Hussars regiment on the 28th of July 1967. He served in England and Germany while commanding a troop of tanks until he resigned his commission on the 5th of August 1970.
Which books by Antony James Beevor became best-sellers using Soviet archives?
Stalingrad arrived in 1998 and Berlin: The Downfall 1945 followed in 2002. These books became best-sellers by focusing on ordinary people caught in war and used newly disclosed documents from Soviet archives to tell their stories.
Why was Antony James Beevor's book Berlin controversial in Russia?
Berlin proved hugely controversial in Russia due to information about mass rapes carried out by the Red Army in 1945. Grigory Karasin served as the Russian ambassador at the time and criticized Beevor for lies and slander against the Red Army.
How many copies of Antony James Beevor books have sold globally?
More than eight million five hundred thousand copies have sold globally. His works have been translated into thirty-five languages worldwide and appeared in major newspapers including The Times, The Telegraph and Guardian.