History : the battle of stalingrad.
On 23rd August 1942, the German army truly believed in its own superiority and had no idea of the fate that awaited them in Stalingrad. However, faced with the unwavering resistance of the Red Army during their attempted siege, this confidence quickly began to fade away. The Germans were eventually...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Primento Digital,
2016
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| Series: | History.
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| Summary: | On 23rd August 1942, the German army truly believed in its own superiority and had no idea of the fate that awaited them in Stalingrad. However, faced with the unwavering resistance of the Red Army during their attempted siege, this confidence quickly began to fade away. The Germans were eventually driven out of Stalingrad thanks to the unforgiving Rattenkrieg tactics of the Russian troops. This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Battle of Stalingrad, providing you with the essential information and saving time. In 50 minutes you will be able to: Understand the political and social context leading up to the battle and why Germany decided to launch an attack on the USSR Identify the main commanders and leaders who directed both sides of the conflict Analyze the outcome of the battle and how it marked a turning point of WWII and prompted the downfall of the German armyABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & amp; Culture50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today. Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 2806275210 9782806275219 |
