Stalingrad

"Stalingrad" beretter om rædslerne fra Hitlers invasion af Rusland i 1941 til tilintetgørelsen af den store tyske 6. Armé og feltmarskal Paulus‘ overgivelse i 1943. Med isnende nærvær fortælles om tyskernes forsøg på at løbe Stalin over ende, om misinformation, internt nid og nag i begge lejre, helte og dødsforagt, angsten for det hemmelige politi, konstante bombardementer, kampvognsangreb og mand til mand-kampe med bajonetter. Antony Beevor har udgivet flere historiske bestsellere om Anden Verdenskrig. Han er blevet hædret med adskillige priser for sit forfatterskab, er udkommet på 30 sprog og har solgt mere end seks millioner bøger. "Antony Beevors 'Stalingrad' er i en klasse for sig, fordi den får det hele med." - Politiken "Bogens forfatter, officeren og journalisten Antony Beevor, er en fænomenal fortæller." - Berlingske Tidende

The international million copy bestseller recounting the epic turning point of the WW2 ______________ In October 1942, an officer wrote 'Stalingrad is no longer a town . . . Animals flee this hell; the hardest stones cannot bear it for long; only men endure'. The battle for Stalingrad became the focus of Hitler and Stalin's determination and its citizens endured unimaginable hardship as a result. But the eventual victory of the Red Army, and the failure of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa, was the first defeat of Hitler's territorial ambitions in Europe, and the start of his decline. An extraordinary story of tactical genius, civilian bravery, obsession, carnage and the nature of war itself, Stalingrad will act as a testament to the vital role of the soviet war effort. ______________ 'He reveals the full awfulness and human cost of the conflict with scholarly verve and deep sympathy' Ben Macintyre 'A superb re-telling. Beevor combines a soldier's understanding of war's realities with the narrative techniques of a novelist' Orlando Figes, Sunday Telegraph 'A brilliantly researched tour de force of military history' Sarah Bradford, The Times

The international million copy bestseller recounting the epic turning point of the WW2 ______________ In October 1942, an officer wrote 'Stalingrad is no longer a town . . . Animals flee this hell; the hardest stones cannot bear it for long; only men endure'. The battle for Stalingrad became the focus of Hitler and Stalin's determination and its citizens endured unimaginable hardship as a result. But the eventual victory of the Red Army, and the failure of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa, was the first defeat of Hitler's territorial ambitions in Europe, and the start of his decline. An extraordinary story of tactical genius, civilian bravery, obsession, carnage and the nature of war itself, Stalingrad will act as a testament to the vital role of the soviet war effort. ______________ 'He reveals the full awfulness and human cost of the conflict with scholarly verve and deep sympathy' Ben Macintyre 'A superb re-telling. Beevor combines a soldier's understanding of war's realities with the narrative techniques of a novelist' Orlando Figes, Sunday Telegraph 'A brilliantly researched tour de force of military history' Sarah Bradford, The Times

'One of the great novels of the 20th century' Observer In April 1942, Hitler and Mussolini plan the huge offensive on the Eastern Front that will culminate in the greatest battle in human history. Hundreds of miles away, Pyotr Vavilov receives his call-up papers and spends a final night with his wife and children in the hut that is his home. As war approaches, the Shaposhnikov family gathers for a meal: despite her age, Alexandra will soon become a refugee; Tolya will enlist in the reserves; Vera, a nurse, will fall in love with a wounded pilot; and Viktor Shtrum will receive a letter from his doomed mother which will haunt him forever. The war will consume the lives of a huge cast of characters - lives which express Grossman's grand themes of the nation and the individual, nature's beauty and war's cruelty, love and separation. For months, Soviet forces are driven back inexorably by the German advance eastward and eventually Stalingrad is all that remains between the invaders and victory. The city stands on a cliff top by the Volga River. The battle for Stalingrad - a maelstrom of violence and firepower - will reduce it to ruins. But it will also be the cradle of a new sense of hope. Stalingrad is a magnificent novel not only of war but of all human life: its subjects are mothers and daughters, husbands and brothers, generals, nurses, political officers, steelworkers, tractor girls. It is tender, epic, and a testament to the power of the human spirit. 'You will not only discover that you love his characters and want to stay with them - that you need them in your life as much as you need your own family and loved ones - but that at the end... you will want to read it again' Daily Telegraph THE PREQUEL TO LIFE AND FATE NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME, STALINGRAD IS A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND NOW A MAJOR RADIO 4 DRAMA WINNER OF MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION "LOIS ROTH AWARD" FOR TRANSLATIONS FROM ANY LANGUAGE

Stalingrad: How Stalin Stopped Hitler in the World's Greatest Bloodbath is a gripping and human retelling of the most decisive battle of World War II-the clash that changed the fate of Hitler's empire and reshaped the twentieth century. Between the summer of 1942 and the winter of 1943, the city of Stalingrad became the stage for unimaginable destruction and resilience. More than two million people perished in the ruins of a single city. Entire divisions were wiped out, civilians endured starvation and firestorms, and the German Sixth Army-once thought invincible-was ground into dust by the Red Army. Inside this book, readers will discover: 23 powerful chapters (183 pages in total) that trace the entire story of Stalingrad-from Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, to Stalin's ruthless defense, to the final surrender in the snow. The rise and fall of two dictators locked in a death struggle : Hitler's obsession and Stalin's unyielding will. The horrors of urban warfare -street-by-street combat, sniper duels, and civilians caught in the crossfire. The turning point moments: Operation Uranus , the encirclement of the Sixth Army, and Paulus's fateful surrender. The human side of history : women at war, starving soldiers, families hiding in cellars, and the extraordinary resilience of ordinary people. A clear structure, easy-to-read language, and a narrative style that combines historical accuracy with compelling storytelling . Formatted in a 6x9-inch paperback , this edition is accessible and reader-friendly-perfect for both history enthusiasts and newcomers who want to understand why Stalingrad remains the bloodiest battle in human history. Whether you are fascinated by military history, drawn to the human stories behind global conflicts, or seeking to understand how World War II turned against Nazi Germany, this book will give you both the facts and the emotion of Stalingrad. Step into the ruins of the city on the Volga. Witness the endurance of a people. Discover the battle that changed the world forever.

'One of the great novels of the 20th century' Observer In April 1942, Hitler and Mussolini plan the huge offensive on the Eastern Front that will culminate in the greatest battle in human history. Hundreds of miles away, Pyotr Vavilov receives his call-up papers and spends a final night with his wife and children in the hut that is his home. As war approaches, the Shaposhnikov family gathers for a meal: despite her age, Alexandra will soon become a refugee; Tolya will enlist in the reserves; Vera, a nurse, will fall in love with a wounded pilot; and Viktor Shtrum will receive a letter from his doomed mother which will haunt him forever. The war will consume the lives of a huge cast of characters - lives which express Grossman's grand themes of the nation and the individual, nature's beauty and war's cruelty, love and separation. For months, Soviet forces are driven back inexorably by the German advance eastward and eventually Stalingrad is all that remains between the invaders and victory. The city stands on a cliff top by the Volga River. The battle for Stalingrad - a maelstrom of violence and firepower - will reduce it to ruins. But it will also be the cradle of a new sense of hope. Stalingrad is a magnificent novel not only of war but of all human life: its subjects are mothers and daughters, husbands and brothers, generals, nurses, political officers, steelworkers, tractor girls. It is tender, epic, and a testament to the power of the human spirit. 'You will not only discover that you love his characters and want to stay with them - that you need them in your life as much as you need your own family and loved ones - but that at the end... you will want to read it again' Daily Telegraph THE PREQUEL TO LIFE AND FATE NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME, STALINGRAD IS A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND NOW A MAJOR RADIO 4 DRAMA WINNER OF MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION "LOIS ROTH AWARD" FOR TRANSLATIONS FROM ANY LANGUAGE

Stalingrad: How Stalin Stopped Hitler in the World's Greatest Bloodbath is a gripping and human retelling of the most decisive battle of World War II-the clash that changed the fate of Hitler's empire and reshaped the twentieth century. Between the summer of 1942 and the winter of 1943, the city of Stalingrad became the stage for unimaginable destruction and resilience. More than two million people perished in the ruins of a single city. Entire divisions were wiped out, civilians endured starvation and firestorms, and the German Sixth Army-once thought invincible-was ground into dust by the Red Army. Inside this book, readers will discover: 23 powerful chapters (183 pages in total) that trace the entire story of Stalingrad-from Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, to Stalin's ruthless defense, to the final surrender in the snow. The rise and fall of two dictators locked in a death struggle : Hitler's obsession and Stalin's unyielding will. The horrors of urban warfare -street-by-street combat, sniper duels, and civilians caught in the crossfire. The turning point moments: Operation Uranus , the encirclement of the Sixth Army, and Paulus's fateful surrender. The human side of history : women at war, starving soldiers, families hiding in cellars, and the extraordinary resilience of ordinary people. A clear structure, easy-to-read language, and a narrative style that combines historical accuracy with compelling storytelling . Formatted in a 6x9-inch paperback , this edition is accessible and reader-friendly-perfect for both history enthusiasts and newcomers who want to understand why Stalingrad remains the bloodiest battle in human history. Whether you are fascinated by military history, drawn to the human stories behind global conflicts, or seeking to understand how World War II turned against Nazi Germany, this book will give you both the facts and the emotion of Stalingrad. Step into the ruins of the city on the Volga. Witness the endurance of a people. Discover the battle that changed the world forever.

STALINGRAD beretter om rædslerne fra Hitlers invasion af Rusland i 1941 til tilintetgørelsen af den store tyske 6. Armé og feltmarskal Paulus? overgivelse i 1943. Med isnende nærvær fortælles om tyskernes forsøg på at løbe Stalin over ende, om misinformation, internt nid og nag i begge lejre, helte og dødsforagt, angsten for det hemmelige politi, konstante bombardementer, kampvognsangreb og mand til mand-kampe med bajonetter. ANTONY BEEVOR har udgivet flere historiske bestsellere om Anden Verdenskrig. Han er blevet hædret med adskillige priser for sit forfatterskab, er udkommet på 30 sprog og har solgt mere end seks millioner bøger. "Antony Beevors 'Stalingrad' er i en klasse for sig, fordi den får det hele med." Politiken ?Bogens forfatter, officeren og journalisten Antony Beevor, er en fænomenal fortæller.? Berlingske Tidende

It is the summer of 1942. With the setbacks of the previous winter behind them, a reinvigorated German army is poised along a front stretching 2,100 kilometers, ready to strike the final blow to the Soviet Union. A refitted and up-armored panzer strike force with newer, more powerful 75-mm main guns and new leadership awaits along the Ukraine for the opening phase of Operation Blau (Blue). Although not as numerous as the forces that stormed their way into Russia one year before, these experienced troops are determined as ever to put an end to a conflict that has gone on too long. Even the youngest of privates understands that if the war in the east is to be won, it must be concluded with this campaign. Hitler's overambitious goal was to sweep the Soviet army off the steppes along the giant bend in the River Don straight through to the River Volga, cutting off Stalin's main oil supply artery to his northern forces. Just as he did the previous year, Hitler suddenly alters his attack plans as Operation Blau unfolds. He strips much of the needed tank and motorized forces from the Sixth Army and diverts them down into the Caucasus region to seize the critical oil production facilities in places such as Maikop, Grozny, and Baku. With the defeat of Russia almost a certainty, combined with his most recent successes in North Africa, Hitler assured himself the swift collapse of the Allied armies and capitulation of the West was not long in coming. At long last, final victory was within his grasp.

Antony Beevor beskriver den menneskelige og militære tragedie mere levende, præcist og veldokumenteret end det nogensinde er set før. Dette er ikke blot historieskrivning - det er virkelighed, og man er med helt ude ved fronten. Slaget om Stalingrad under 2. verdenskrig beskrives fra tyskernes første angreb i sensommeren 1942 til tilintetgørelsen af den 6. Tyske Armé og den tyske overgivelse i februar 1943. Beevor gør også rede for optakten: de tyske krigsforberedelser og lynkrigsoffensiven med Sovjetunionen sommeren 1941.

So much has been written about the Battle of Stalingrad - the Soviet victory that turned the tide of the Second World War - that we should know everything about it. But the history of the war, and the battle, is evolving and is being written anew, and Alexey Isaev's engrossing account is a striking example of this fresh approach. By bringing together previously unpublished Russian archive material - strategic directives and orders, after-action reports and official records of all kinds - with the vivid recollections of soldiers who were there, in the front lines, he reconstructs what happened in extraordinary detail. The evidence leads him to question common assumptions about the conduct of the battle - about the use of tanks and mechanized forces, for instance, and the combat capability, and tenacity, of the defeated and surrounded German Sixth Army in the last weeks before it surrendered. His gripping narrative carries the reader through the course of the entire battle from the first small-scale encounters on the approaches to Stalingrad in July 1942, through the intense continuous fighting through the city, to the encirclement, the beating back of the relieving force and the capitulation of the Sixth Army in February 1943. Alexey Isaev's latest book is an important contribution to the literature on this decisive battle. It offers a thought-provoking revised view of events for readers who are already familiar with the story, and it is a fascinating introduction for those who are coming to it for the first time.

So much has been written about the Battle of Stalingrad - the Soviet victory that turned the tide of the Second World War - that we should know everything about it. But the history of the war, and the battle, is evolving and is being written anew, and Alexey Isaev's engrossing account is a striking example of this fresh approach. By bringing together previously unpublished Russian archive material - strategic directives and orders, after-action reports and official records of all kinds - with the vivid recollections of soldiers who were there, in the front lines, he reconstructs what happened in extraordinary detail. The evidence leads him to question common assumptions about the conduct of the battle - about the use of tanks and mechanized forces, for instance, and the combat capability, and tenacity, of the defeated and surrounded German Sixth Army in the last weeks before it surrendered. His gripping narrative carries the reader through the course of the entire battle from the first small-scale encounters on the approaches to Stalingrad in July 1942, through the intense continuous fighting through the city, to the encirclement, the beating back of the relieving force and the capitulation of the Sixth Army in February 1943. Alexey Isaev's latest book is an important contribution to the literature on this decisive battle. It offers a thought-provoking revised view of events for readers who are already familiar with the story, and it is a fascinating introduction for those who are coming to it for the first time.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Stalingrad, then keep reading... The Battle of Stalingrad is rightfully known as the "turning point" of the Second World War. Before the battle, which took place from August 1942 until the beginning of February 1943, the Germans were victorious everywhere, despite some localized setbacks (for example, at Moscow in 1941). After Stalingrad, the Germans were constantly pushed back, with some notable examples being Kursk in the summer of 1943 and the Bulge in 1944. During WWII, the Soviet Union suffered somewhere in the neighborhood of twenty million dead. For those of you reading in the United States and the United Kingdom, the death toll for those nations in the war was around 415,000 and 483,000, respectively. In the approximate six months of the Battle of Stalingrad, the Germans, their Hungarian, Romanian, and Italian allies, and the Soviets lost an estimated one million men. InStalingrad: A Captivating Guide to the Battle of Stalingrad and Its Impact on World War II, you will discover topics such as Before the BattleFall Blau ("Case Blue")The Slaughter BeginsSoldiers and GeneralsSchlacht an der WolgaAnd much, much more! So if you want to learn more about Stalingrad, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Stalingrad, then keep reading... The Battle of Stalingrad is rightfully known as the "turning point" of the Second World War. Before the battle, which took place from August 1942 until the beginning of February 1943, the Germans were victorious everywhere, despite some localized setbacks (for example, at Moscow in 1941). After Stalingrad, the Germans were constantly pushed back, with some notable examples being Kursk in the summer of 1943 and the Bulge in 1944. During WWII, the Soviet Union suffered somewhere in the neighborhood of twenty million dead. For those of you reading in the United States and the United Kingdom, the death toll for those nations in the war was around 415,000 and 483,000, respectively. In the approximate six months of the Battle of Stalingrad, the Germans, their Hungarian, Romanian, and Italian allies, and the Soviets lost an estimated one million men. In Stalingrad: A Captivating Guide to the Battle of Stalingrad and Its Impact on World War II, you will discover topics such as Before the BattleFall Blau ("Case Blue")The Slaughter BeginsSoldiers and GeneralsSchlacht an der WolgaAnd much, much more! So if you want to learn more about Stalingrad, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

The prequel to Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate , the War and Peace of the 20th Century, now in English for the first time. In April 1942, Hitler and Mussolini meet in Salzburg where they agree on a renewed assault on the Soviet Union. Launched in the summer, the campaign soon picks up speed, as the routed Red Army is driven back to the industrial center of Stalingrad on the banks of the Volga. In the rubble of the bombed-out city, Soviet forces dig in for a last stand. The story told in Vasily Grossman's Stalingrad unfolds across the length and breadth of Russia and Europe, and its characters include mothers and daughters, husbands and brothers, generals, nurses, political activists, steelworkers, and peasants, along with Hitler and other historical figures. At the heart of the novel is the Shaposhnikov family. Even as the Germans advance, the matriarch, Alexandra Vladimirovna, refuses to leave Stalingrad. Far from the front, her eldest daughter, Ludmila, is unhappily married to the Jewish physicist Viktor Shtrum. Viktor's research may be of crucial military importance, but he is distracted by thoughts of his mother in the Ukraine, lost behind German lines. In Stalingrad , published here for the first time in English translation, and in its celebrated sequel, Life and Fate , Grossman writes with extraordinary power and deep compassion about the disasters of war and the ruthlessness of totalitarianism, without, however, losing sight of the little things that are the daily currency of human existence or of humanity's inextinguishable, saving attachment to nature and life. Grossman's two-volume masterpiece can now be seen as one of the supreme accomplishments of twentieth-century literature, tender and fearless, intimate and epic.

The prequel to Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate , the War and Peace of the 20th Century, now in English for the first time. In April 1942, Hitler and Mussolini meet in Salzburg where they agree on a renewed assault on the Soviet Union. Launched in the summer, the campaign soon picks up speed, as the routed Red Army is driven back to the industrial center of Stalingrad on the banks of the Volga. In the rubble of the bombed-out city, Soviet forces dig in for a last stand. The story told in Vasily Grossman's Stalingrad unfolds across the length and breadth of Russia and Europe, and its characters include mothers and daughters, husbands and brothers, generals, nurses, political activists, steelworkers, and peasants, along with Hitler and other historical figures. At the heart of the novel is the Shaposhnikov family. Even as the Germans advance, the matriarch, Alexandra Vladimirovna, refuses to leave Stalingrad. Far from the front, her eldest daughter, Ludmila, is unhappily married to the Jewish physicist Viktor Shtrum. Viktor's research may be of crucial military importance, but he is distracted by thoughts of his mother in the Ukraine, lost behind German lines. In Stalingrad , published here for the first time in English translation, and in its celebrated sequel, Life and Fate , Grossman writes with extraordinary power and deep compassion about the disasters of war and the ruthlessness of totalitarianism, without, however, losing sight of the little things that are the daily currency of human existence or of humanity's inextinguishable, saving attachment to nature and life. Grossman's two-volume masterpiece can now be seen as one of the supreme accomplishments of twentieth-century literature, tender and fearless, intimate and epic.

This book delves into one of the most pivotal battles of the Second World War, a brutal confrontation that forever changed the course of history. Through meticulously researched narratives and gripping firsthand accounts, this book captures the epic struggle between the German Wehrmacht and the Soviet Red Army in the heart of a devastated city. As the German forces advanced deep into Soviet territory, their objective was clear: seize Stalingrad and cripple the Soviet war effort. What ensued was a gruelling and relentless battle marked by fierce urban combat, harrowing sniper duels, and unimaginable suffering. The Soviet defenders, led by resolute commanders and fortified by their unyielding spirit, transformed the ruined city into an impregnable fortress. This comprehensive account explores the key phases of the battle, from the initial German assault and the brutal street-to-street fighting to the decisive Soviet counteroffensive and the ultimate surrender of the German forces. The book also delves into the profound human cost, highlighting the resilience of the civilians caught in the crossfire and the enduring legacy of the battle on military strategy and historical memory.

This book delves into one of the most pivotal battles of the Second World War, a brutal confrontation that forever changed the course of history. Through meticulously researched narratives and gripping firsthand accounts, this book captures the epic struggle between the German Wehrmacht and the Soviet Red Army in the heart of a devastated city. As the German forces advanced deep into Soviet territory, their objective was clear: seize Stalingrad and cripple the Soviet war effort. What ensued was a gruelling and relentless battle marked by fierce urban combat, harrowing sniper duels, and unimaginable suffering. The Soviet defenders, led by resolute commanders and fortified by their unyielding spirit, transformed the ruined city into an impregnable fortress. This comprehensive account explores the key phases of the battle, from the initial German assault and the brutal street-to-street fighting to the decisive Soviet counteroffensive and the ultimate surrender of the German forces. The book also delves into the profound human cost, highlighting the resilience of the civilians caught in the crossfire and the enduring legacy of the battle on military strategy and historical memory.

It is the summer of 1942. With the setbacks of the previous winter behind them, a reinvigorated German army is poised along a front stretching 2,100 kilometers, ready to strike the final blow to the Soviet Union. A refitted and up-armored panzer strike force with newer, more powerful 75-mm main guns and new leadership awaits along the Ukraine for the opening phase of Operation Blau (Blue). Although not as numerous as the forces that stormed their way into Russia one year before, these experienced troops are determined as ever to put an end to a conflict that has gone on too long. Even the youngest of privates understands that if the war in the east is to be won, it must be concluded with this campaign. Hitler's overambitious goal was to sweep the Soviet army off the steppes along the giant bend in the River Don straight through to the River Volga, cutting off Stalin's main oil supply artery to his northern forces. Just as he did the previous year, Hitler suddenly alters his attack plans as Operation Blau unfolds. He strips much of the needed tank and motorized forces from the Sixth Army and diverts them down into the Caucasus region to seize the critical oil production facilities in places such as Maikop, Grozny, and Baku. With the defeat of Russia almost a certainty, combined with his most recent successes in North Africa, Hitler assured himself the swift collapse of the Allied armies and capitulation of the West was not long in coming. At long last, final victory was within his grasp.