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Book Synopsis: Using the diaries of Luftwaffe commanders, rare contemporary photographs and other previously unpublished sources, Robert Forsyth analyzes the human, strategic, tactical and technical elements of one of the most dramatic operations arranged by the Luftwaffe.
Stalingrad ranks as one of the most infamous, savage and emotive battles of the 20th century. It has consumed military historians since the 1950s and has inspired many books and much debate. This book tells the story of the operation mounted by the Luftwaffe to supply, by airlift, the trapped and exhausted German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in the winter of 1942/43. The weather conditions faced by the flying crews, mechanics, and soldiers on the ground were appalling, but against all odds, and a resurgent and active Soviet air force, the transports maintained a determined presence over the ravaged city on the Volga, even when the last airfields in the Stalingrad pocket had been lost.
Yet, even the daily figure of 300 tons of supplies, needed by Sixth Army just to subsist, proved over-ambitious for the Luftwaffe which battled against a lack of transport capacity, worsening serviceability, and increasing losses in badly needed aircraft.
Using previously unpublished diaries, original Luftwaffe reports and specially commissioned artwork, this gripping battle is told in detail through the eyes of the Luftwaffe commanders and pilots who fought to keep the Sixth Army alive and supplied.
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Looking for a gripping and riveting read that will transport you back in time to one of the most infamous battles of the 20th century? Look no further than "To Save An Army: The Stalingrad Airlift" book. Written by Robert Forsyth, this meticulously researched book unravels the human, strategic, tactical, and technical elements of the dramatic operations arranged by the Luftwaffe.
With the help of rare contemporary photographs, unpublished sources, and the diaries of Luftwaffe commanders, Forsyth brings the Stalingrad battle to life on the pages. Dive deep into the unimaginable conditions faced by the flying crews, mechanics, and soldiers on the ground. Experience the relentless Soviet air force, the ruthless winter weather, and the determination of the transports to maintain a presence over the ravaged city.
But the challenges for the Luftwaffe did not end there. Battling against a lack of transport capacity, worsening serviceability, and increasing losses in badly needed aircraft, the daily mission of supplying 300 tons of crucial supplies to the trapped German Sixth Army proved over-ambitious. Discover the untold stories of the Luftwaffe commanders and pilots who fought against all odds to keep the Sixth Army alive and supplied.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that combines historical accuracy with gripping storytelling. Immerse yourself in the untold tales of bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. Order your copy of "To Save An Army: The Stalingrad Airlift" now and embark on an unforgettable journey through one of history's most harrowing battles.
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