Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege

*Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege* is a detailed account of the intense and pivotal Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. It describes how Nazi Germany aimed to capture the Soviet city of Stalingrad, located on the Volga River, to control vital transportation routes. The battle, fought from 1942 to 1943, involved brutal urban combat and extreme hardships for soldiers and civilians. The Soviet forces ultimately encircled and defeated the Germans, marking a turning point in the war. The book emphasizes strategic decisions, the resilience of defenders, and the profound human cost of this decisive confrontation.