Status Updates From Stalingrad

The Germans have been encircled in a “Kessel” - ring - at Stalingrad. Even most of their leaders know that the situation is hopeless. Ironically, many of the troops don’t want to retreat because they have dug in and prefer not to march through the snow, harassed by Russians.

Terrific strategic move by the Soviets to encircle the German army. Beautifully described with excellent accompanying maps.

We’re deep into Operation Uranus, Stalin’s massive encirclement of the German troops besieging Stalingrad.