The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front from "summary" of Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
The Battle of Stalingrad, fought between August 1942 and February 1943, was a crucial turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. Up to that point, the Germans had been on an unstoppable advance, sweeping through vast territories and inflicting heavy casualties on the Soviet forces. However, the tide began to turn at Stalingrad. The battle was a brutal and protracted struggle, with both sides committing vast resources and manpower to the fight. The city of Stalingrad itself became a symbol of the struggle, with the Germans determined to capture it and the Soviets equally determined to defend it at all costs. As the battle raged on, it became clear that the Germans were overextended and that their supply lines were stretched to breaking point. The harsh Russian winter added to their woes, causing widespread suffering and casualties among their troops. Meanwhile, the Soviets, under the leadership of General Zhukov,...
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