German Army at Stalingrad (REEDITION) 1/72 Strelets-M093

The German army at Stalingrad (1942-1943) was one of the most significant episodes of World War II. Under the command of General Friedrich Paulus, the German 6th Army, supported by Romanian, Italian and Hungarian units, led the offensive against Stalingrad as part of Operation Blue, which aimed to capture the Caucasus oil fields and secure control of the Volga. Initially, the Germans made significant gains, occupying much of the city after heavy urban fighting. However, the Red Army launched Operation Uranus in November 1942, a counteroffensive that encircled the 6th Army in the city. Trapped without reinforcements or supplies, and facing a brutal winter, the German troops suffered heavy casualties. Despite Hitler’s orders to resist at all costs, the 6th Army surrendered on February 2, 1943. This defeat marked a turning point on the Eastern Front, beginning the German decline.