The battle of Stalingrad

 The Battle of Stalingrad

The Battle of Stalingrad, fought between August 23, 1942, and February 2, 1943, during World War II, is considered one of the most significant battles in history. It pitted the Axis powers, primarily Germany, against the Soviet Union, with the city of Stalingrad as the epicenter of the conflict. This battle and siege of the city was one of the deadliest battle in World War 2 history, over 1 million casualties on the Soviet Union side alone. The siege/battle raged for approximately five months and in those five months, there was a lot of learn on both side. For the German side, they learned the valuable lesson of to not invade the Soviet Union during the Winter, something that the French learned 130 years prior to the battle. But despite the Soviet Union emerging as victorious, was the 1.2 million death worth the trade? Was Stalin's order to hold the city using all forces available necessary to win the battle? And what about the decision of not letting the German's 6th Army led by General Friedrich Paulus surrender when they were encircled? Was it a ethically right thing to do? The Battle of Stalingrad stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Soviet people and the crucial turning points that can emerge in the midst of the darkest moments in the most devastating of conflicts. The resilience and sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike in Stalingrad proved decisive in the outcome of World War II. This epic battle remains an enduring symbol of courage, determination, and the cost of victory, reminding us of the profound impact that individual battles can have on the bigger course and flow of history. 

Soviet soldiers on the offensive against German Soldier, February 1943

Stalingrad by the author Antony Beevor was a long and detailed documented book that's all about the Battle of Stalingrad, the battles during it, the Soviet counteroffensive and the German ultimate defeat, all are detailed to the deepest depth possible providing information about all the things that happened during the 5 months of the siege. This book will possibly be the longest book you'll find about the Battle of Stalingrad and I encourage you to read it and absorb all the knowledges as much as you can because there is a lot of it. Final rating: 10/10

Antony Beevor, the author, in 2015

 

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