Stalingrad: The City that Defeated the Third Reich

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Book Synopsis: The turning point of World War II came at Stalingrad. Hitler's soldiers stormed the city in September 1942 in a bid to complete the conquest of Europe. Yet Stalingrad never fell. After months of bitter fighting, 100,000 surviving Germans, huddled in the ruined city, surrendered to Soviet troops. During the battle and shortly after its conclusion, scores of Red Army commanders and soldiers, party officials and workers spoke with a team of historians who visited from Moscow to record their conversations. The tapestry of their voices provides groundbreaking insights into the thoughts and feelings of Soviet citizens during wartime. Legendary sniper Vasily Zaytsev recounted the horrors he witnessed at Stalingrad: "You see young girls, children hanging from trees in the park.[ . . .] That has a tremendous impact." Nurse Vera Gurova attended hundreds of wounded soldiers in a makeshift hospital every day, but she couldn't forget one young amputee who begged her to avenge his suffering. "Every soldier and officer in Stalingrad was itching to kill as many Germans as possible," said Major Nikolai Aksyonov. These testimonials were so harrowing and candid that the Kremlin forbade their publication, and they were forgotten by modern history -- until now. Revealed here in English for the first time, they humanize the Soviet defenders and allow Jochen Hellbeck, in Stalingrad, to present a definitive new portrait of the most fateful battle of World War II.

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Uncover the untold stories of Stalingrad, the city that defied the Third Reich and changed the course of history. In our groundbreaking book, delve into the tapestry of voices from those who witnessed the horrors and triumphs of this pivotal battle. Hitler's soldiers may have stormed the city, but Stalingrad never fell. Discover the unbreakable spirit of the Soviet citizens and the incredible insights they provided to our team of historians.

Step into the shoes of legendary sniper Vasily Zaytsev as he recounts the chilling scenes he witnessed within the ruins of Stalingrad. Young girls, children hanging from trees in the park—these haunting images lingered in his mind. Experience the courage and determination of nurse Vera Gurova, who tirelessly tended to hundreds of wounded soldiers in a makeshift hospital. One young amputee's plea for vengeance will touch your heart and make you fully comprehend the intensity of their desire to fight back.

This invaluable collection of testimonials was so powerful and raw that their publication was forbidden by the Kremlin and forgotten by history. But now, we reveal them in English for the first time, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the Soviet defenders and their contributions to the most fateful battle of World War II. Our book, Stalingrad, provides a definitive new portrait of this extraordinary event, shedding light on previously untold stories and humanizing the heroes that fought bravely against the Third Reich.

Don't miss out on this captivating account of Stalingrad's defiance. Immerse yourself in the gripping narratives, unparalleled insights, and previously obscure testimonies that shape our understanding of World War II. Order your copy of Stalingrad today and experience history like never before.

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