This rare vintage book, titled "And the Thunder Struck," is a captivating piece of USSR Soviet propaganda from 1978. Authored by B. Nikolskyi, this hardcover book is illustrated by V. Shevchenko and published by Children's literature. The book covers the topic of WWII (1939-45) and is written in the Russian language. It also comes with special attributes of being an original copy and being illustrated. The book is in excellent condition and a great addition to any collection. It would make a perfect gift for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the Army.