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The episode opens with a quote from this novel, explicitly described as 'his great novel' that drew on Grossman's experience as a war reporter during the Battle of Stalingrad.

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This is the guest Ian McGregor's book about the Battle of Stalingrad, with full title 'The Lighthouse of Stalingrad, The Hidden Truth at the Centre of World War II's Greatest Battle.' Referenced multiple times throughout as the basis for the discussion.

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Tom admits 'I haven't read Anthony Beaver's book' when discussing his lack of knowledge about Stalingrad, referring to Beevor's well-known book on the battle (likely 'Stalingrad').