The Battle Of Stalingrad

Stalingrad was one of the most decisive battles of Easternfront in World War II. The strategically important city of the Soviet Union and the surrounding areas along the Volga river have brought devastating defeat to the German army.

In the summer of 1942, Hitler launched a massive attack on the southern part of Russia, destroying the rest of the Soviet army and ultimately trying to occupy the Caucasus oil field. Early progress was going well and the German 6th Army was ordered to occupy the city under the guidance of Friedrich von Paul. But Stalin asked for protection. All available soldiers and civilians are mobilized

Stalingrad was bombed violently by the German Air Force, and the ruins became a fierce battle for several months. By October most cities came to the hands of Germans, but the Russians stuck to the banks of the Volga river where they transported important protected areas.

At the same time, General Soviet George Zhukov built a new army on both sides of the city and began a massive attack to surround Von Paul army in November. The occurrence of Hitler was banned and the 6th Army continued until February 1943 when its tired rest surrendered

During the battle of Stalingrad, the Germans lost a total of 500,000 people, including 91,000 captured.

The battle of Stalingrad is the most bloody battle ever, it is the main turning point of World War II and Hitler's comprehensive pride lost the battle of Stalingrad. If it was not Hitler 's pride, he will allow his generals to retreat into a more defensive area, retreat and reorganize. If he asked them to do so, we might live under the Nazi regime. Hitler also mistakenly promised the German people, "You can be relieved that no one will kick us out of Stalingrad." He stated that Hitler lost a lot of confidence in his political and military support from his supporters. When the Germans withdrew from Stalingrad, Hitler tried the last desperate attempt to prevent General Paul from obeying his orders.

During the battle of Stalingrad, Friedrich Pauls (1890-1957) was promoted to the Martial Wars Corps who commanded the 6th Army. It shows a decisive change in the momentum of the Eastern Front and resists Hitler's surrender. After being captured by Russians, he became a critic of Nazi Germany. Erich von Manstein (1887 - 1973) The German authorities have planned to invade France. Manstein was promoted to General Marshall and played an active role in the battle of Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad and the battle of Kursk. Hitler and Hitler collided with military strategies and was fired in March 1955.