Trap at Stalingrad


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Aug 1, 1999


On November 23rd, the Soviet pincers linked up and the encirclement of the Axis forces in Stalingrad was complete. Soviet intentions at this point were to reduce the Stalingrad pocket before proceeding with further offensive operations towards the west, however, they severely underestimated the size of the surrounded German and allied forces. Stavka estimated that they had surrounded a force of about 85,000 men when in fact the figure was closer to 300,000.

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4.   Dec 20, 2001 3:53 PM
I need info. for a school project

-- posted by tparker
3.   Aug 26, 2001 5:18 AM
In response to message posted by Octopus:

You're correct that Paulus requested many times to have 'freedom of movement' within the ...

-- posted by Helly12
2.   Feb 9, 2000 3:15 PM
Field Marshal Paulus was given command of the Germand High Command East by default. He didnt agree with much of what Hitler had to offer. Paulus was given the impossible task to take over Stalingrad ...

-- posted by Octopus
1.   Sep 20, 1999 7:29 PM
I believe the biggest and worst mistake of Stalingrad was putting paulus in charge. A leader who showed no forsight, who refused at every level to obey Hitler. surrender was forbidden by Hitler, yet f ...

-- posted by Kzaklathe



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