Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943

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Customer Reviews:

Historical [Posted on 2008-07-05]
I appreciated the historical events in this book. I was also astounded by the cruelty an total power of Hitler and Stalin. The disdain for human life was unbelievable. Million were killed. Ghastly

How totalitarian dictatorships mishandle leadership [Posted on 2008-08-05]
Matter-of-fact telling of a fantastic story--the double disaster of Stalingrad in during World War II, where the German army crushed the Russians (army and civilians alike) and drove them back into the destroyed city, then were themselves surrounded, besieged, and crushed by an encircling Russian force that cut them off from Germany and its supply lines.

Not always pleasant reading, but instructive in the way in which totalitarian dictatorships mishandle leadership.

First Rate Analysis [Posted on 2008-09-21]
If the reader of history wants to get a true idea of the scope of the disaster of Stalingrad, he must read this book. Excellent research on both the planning and issues at the General Staff level and the experiences of the soldiers in the trenches.
Highly recommended.

Very accessible history [Posted on 2008-09-23]
The battle at Stalingrad must count among the most grueling and spectacular events in military history. Beevor's narrative of the events leading up to and during those crucial months is compelling and provides just enough detail to paint a vivid picture without overwhelming the reader with excessive data. The grim images of this long winter struggle linger with the reader long after you have finished the book.

I highly recommend Beevor's history to anyone interested in the epic struggle of the last century.

Great In-depth Analysis [Posted on 2008-10-03]
A great in-depth analysis of the events and personalities that preceded, occurred during and resulted from the battle. I highly recommend this book.

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