Nov 05, 2012 a new book has finally laid bare the full horrors of the battle of stalingrad in the words of ordinary russian soldiers, whose memories were suppressed by the soviet authorities for 70 years. Stalingrad is hell n soviet morale and the battle of stalingrad. Jul 01, 1998 an excellent account of the stalingrad battle on all perspectives. It covers the entire 2 year battle in graphic detail, from the initial planning of operation barbarossa to the final surrender of the german 6th army. List of books and articles about battle of stalingrad. Working on a book, from my research at the bibliotheque nationale, on the representation of india in french theatre of the abovementioned time period.
The battle of stalingrad foundation international home. The battle for stalingrad ebook written by william craig. The more famous siege of the germans, concluding on february 2, 1943, has dominated the literature of stalingrad. Of all the many battles fought by the soldiers of czarist and soviet russia, only two perhaps might be ranked as fundamentally decisive, in that they not. What is the best book to read about the battle of stalingrad. Stalingrad was a city in russia where nazi germany and the soviet union fought for control. The battle of stalingrad foundation international, stalingrad, volgogradskaya oblast, russia. Battle of stalingrad virtual staff ride introduction and. Rebuilding began immediately after the citys liberation. The battle of stalingrad was a brutal military campaign between russian forces and those of nazi germany and the axis powers during world war ii. A brief history of the battles of the donetsk airport, 26 may 2014 to 21 january 2015 by major amos c. Stalingrad covers the battle of stalingrad during world war ii.
The soviets followed up with a westward drive and generally remained on the offensive for the remainder of the war. The fateful siege 19421943 is book written by the british military historian, antony beevor. Oct 30, 2017 it depends on how you want to look at the battle. Top 7 battlefields with a gruesomely haunted history. Among the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, the battle of stalingrad was a major battle of world war ii in which nazi germany and its allies fought the soviet union for control of the city of stalingrad in southwestern russia.
It is not to excuse them for what they did, but to show that they were caught in hitlers maelstrom and how that led to the plots against hitlers life, which. Battlefield tv series was produced by lamancha productions and created by. If there is only one book on stalingrad that you want to read, then i would suggest enemy at the gates by craig. The book tells the story of the greatest battle in the history of the world, the battle of stalingrad, where hundred of thousands of men perished in a cauldron of lead, fire and shrapnel. The story of the siege by the acclaimed author of hitlers war in 199 days, acclaimed historian edwin p. The battle of stalingrad was not only the psychological turning point of world war ii. The author goes beyond the usual treatment of the germans to share the dissension and disagreement in the ranks. Summary of the battle of stalingrad 882 words bartleby. For russians, 75 years later, stalingrad is a battle to. Both books were clearly influenced by war and peace, and grossmans concept was to create something similar centreing on the battle of stalingrad. Don river ii south battlefield tour german, rumanian armies battle for leningrad battlefield and. The army university press the us armys premier multimedia organization focuses on advancing the ideas and insights military professionals need to lead and succeed. A new book has finally laid bare the full horrors of the battle of stalingrad in the words of ordinary russian soldiers, whose memories were suppressed by the soviet authorities for 70 years.
In the battle of stalingrad 23 august 1942 2 february 1943, germany and its allies fought the soviet union for control of the city of stalingrad now volgograd in southern russia. The army university press is the armys entry point for cutting edge thought and discussion on topics important to the army and national defense. Battle of stalingrad, successful soviet defense of the city of stalingrad that was a turning point in favor of the allies in world war ii. This book reminds us that the greater timeline of the battle consisted of the russians besieged, and just barely holding on. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The battle of stalingrad 23 august 1942 2 february 1943was a major battle of world war ii in which nazi germany and its allies fought the soviet union for control of the city of stalingrad. Battlefield s1 e4 the battle of stalingrad youtube. Describes the battle of world war ii in which the russians attacked and defeated the german army holding stalingrad against impossible odds because of senseless orders from hitler, and which signaled to the world that the nazis could be defeated. In the fivemonth siege that followed, the russians fought. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read enemy at the gates. In 1925 the city was renamed stalingrad after joseph stalin. Marked by fierce closequarters combat and direct assaults on civilians in air raids, it is one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, with an. Stalingrad from a military point of view, analyzing it strictly from a soviet perspective and continuing to dive into a detailed description of the battle of stalingrad. In august 1942, hitlers huge sixth army reached the city that bore stalins name.
The book won the first samuel johnson prize, the wolfson history prize and the hawthornden prize for literature in 1999. This book covers the battle of stalingrad from beginning to end. Russians consider it to be one of the greatest battles of their great patriotic war, and most historians consider it to be the greatest battle of the entire conflict. The city, originally called tsaritsyn, was renamed stalingrad, stalins city, in april 1925, in recognition of joseph stalins leading role in saving the city from the counterrevolutionary. During the most ferocious battle in human history, soviet historians interviewed over 200 red army soldiers about the 1943 fighting that helped seal nazi germanys fate. Stalins city the city, originally called tsaritsyn, was renamed stalingrad, stalins city, in april 1925, in recognition of joseph stalins leading role in saving the city. On 2 february 1943, in what is considered the turning point of the second world war in europe, the final remnants of the german sixth army surrendered at the battle of stalingrad. The tour explores how near the germans got to moscow in 1941, why blitzkrieg failed at stalingrad in 1942 and examines many of the myths surrounding the huge tank battle at prokohorovka in 1943.
The battle of stalingrad download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Very thorough representation of the battle for stalingrad during ww ii. The city was founded in 1589 as a cossack fortress on the tsaritsa river a tributary joining the volga in the city center. But this book is long on personality and short on military strategy.
Stalingrad, battle of, volgograd, russia, 19421943 the battle for stalingrad. More than the bloodiest skirmish in historya momentous conflict costing three million livesthe siege was a hinge upon which the course of history rested. It also provides a pretty good leadership study of the german and russian generals. Jochen hellbeck became the first historian to read their stories. Enjoy a 6day visit during the freezing russian winter and see firsthand what makes the battle of stalingrad so momentous. Story gets wordy and repetitive at times, but if you want to get a good sense for allout warread this book.
Stalingrad is a narrative history written by antony beevor of the battle fought in and around the city of stalingrad during world war ii, as well as the events leading up to it. Through its suite of publication platforms and educational services, the. I found out about the volgograd sputnik travel company through an internet search and felt a russian tour would be most educational. The combined german and soviet losses during the battle were staggeringthe germans alone suffered approximately 300,000 casualties. Don river ii south battlefield tour german, rumanian armies. This book provides lucid, understandable operational and tactical details of hitlers barbarossa campaign and the battle for stalingrad. The battlefield transcripts stalin deemed too true to publish. What is the definitive book on the wwii battle of stalingrad. Click download or read online button to get the battle of stalingrad book now. It was first published by viking press in 1998 the book won the first samuel johnson prize, the wolfson history prize and the hawthornden prize for literature in 1999. From antony beevor, the internationally bestselling author of dday and the battle of arnhem. Schroter was among the german war correspondents staff at stalingrad. This file provides an overview of the virtual staff ride, what products comprise the virtual staff ride, how to download the products, and how they are used to conduct a virtual staff ride vsr. The battle of stalingrad download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Stalingrad became known worldwide because of the battle of 194243. In august 1942, hitlers huge sixth army reached the. Volgograd stalingrad battlefield tours moscow tour guide book. Battle of stalingrad a brief summary rupert colley. Marked by fierce closequarters combat and direct assaults on civilians in air raids, it is one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, with an estimated 2 million total casualties.
For russians, 75 years later, stalingrad is a battle to remember. I salute the brave russian soldiers who defended their homeland. Ww2 battlefield tours from moscow moscow tour guide book. Volgograd stalingrad battlefield tours moscow tour guide. Aug 19, 1973 w craig book on battle of stalingrad revd. Stalingrad the epic battle of stalingrad was so gruelling and momentous. Enjoy a guided tour of the city and connect the dots between history and present day. It recounts the battle and the importance of stalingrad as a turning point in the war between the nazi germany and the allied powers as well as the experiences of soldiers of both russian and german soldiers. It is a story of the utter defeat of paulus 6th army where close to 500,000 people perished. Inevitably, the compromises required to make grossmans best known book life and fate was the sequel to this extraordinary novel. Fox is the operations officer for the 1st battalion, 35th armored regiment, 2d armored brigade combat team, 1st armored division, at fort bliss, texas. In the fivemonth siege that followed, the russians fought to hold stalingrad at any cost.
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