Armageddon in Stalingrad Volume 2 The Stalingrad Trilogy

By David M. Glantz, Jonathan M. House,

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The German offensive on Stalingrad was originally intended to secure the Wehrmacht's flanks, but it stalled dramatically in the face of Stalin's order: ""Not a Step Back!"" The Soviets' resulting tenacious defense of the city led to urban warfare for which the Germans were totally unprepared, depriving them of their…

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1 author picked Armageddon in Stalingrad Volume 2 The Stalingrad Trilogy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

For WWII, the definitive Dean of East Front Operations is David Glantz, who has written over 30 books on that theater. His work on a critical turning point in a trilogy recounting the Battle of Stalingrad was outstanding, and I recommend this book—volume two.

To say it is comprehensive is an understatement. With detailed maps defining areas of operations, orders of battle for opposing forces, and a keen look at the mindset, moods, and strategies of the commanders involved, this book has it all—from the front-line bunkers to the map tables at OKW. You won’t find better reference books on…

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