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Stalingrad 1942-1943

The Battle of Stalingrad was a major turning point in World War II, the Soviet Union successfully defending the city against German forces. The battle lasted for over five months and resulted in a staggering number of casualties on both sides. The Soviet at Stalingrad marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany's dominance in the war.

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Stalingrad Bibliography

  • Beevor, Antony. Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege, 1942-1943. Penguin Books, 1999.

    • This comprehensive account provides a detailed narrative of the battle, focusing on both the strategic decisions and the human experience of those involved.

  • Craig, William. Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad. Penguin Books, 1973.

    • Craig’s book is a dramatic retelling of the Battle of Stalingrad, emphasizing the personal stories of soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict.

  • Erickson, John. The Road to Stalingrad: Stalin’s War with Germany. Yale University Press, 1975.

    • Erickson’s work is a scholarly analysis of the Eastern Front, with a particular focus on the events leading up to and including the Battle of Stalingrad.

  • Glantz, David M. Armageddon in Stalingrad: September-November 1942. University Press of Kansas, 2009.

    • Glantz, a leading historian on the Eastern Front, provides an in-depth military analysis of the crucial phases of the battle, supported by extensive archival research.

  • Mawdsley, Evan. Thunder in the East: The Nazi-Soviet War, 1941-1945. Bloomsbury Academic, 2005.

    • While not solely focused on Stalingrad, this book offers a broader context of the Eastern Front, with significant coverage of the battle and its impact on the war.

  • Roberts, Geoffrey. Victory at Stalingrad: The Battle that Changed History. Routledge, 2002.

    • Roberts examines the significance of Stalingrad in the broader context of World War II, exploring its role in the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany.

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