Revised edition of a rare account of a German armored division in combat at the epic Battle of Stalingrad. • Day-by-day story of the 24th Panzer Division's savage fighting in the streets of Stalingrad in 1942 • Eyewitness accounts from participants reveal the brutality of this battle • Photos from official archives, private collections, and veterans--most of them never seen before • Used copies of the out-of-print earlier edition sell for more than $900 • A treasure trove for historians, buffs, modelers, and wargamers
The visual representation of the Stalingrad battle often relies on familiar images, which, despite their impact, can mislead due to repetitive and inaccurate captions. This book seeks to change that by presenting a diverse collection of striking photographs sourced from military archives, museums, and private collections worldwide. These images capture the battle from the viewpoint of individual soldiers, revealing not only the harsh realities of war but also the experiences of those who were not always on the front lines. When combined, these private photographs create a comprehensive montage that illustrates the lives of the 6. Armee's soldiers and highlights lesser-known aspects of the battle. Each photo, including well-known ones, has been meticulously researched, ensuring that it is accompanied by accurate and meaningful captions, often detailing the specific location, date, and unit involved. This thorough approach not only clarifies previously ambiguous elements of the battle but also corrects misconceptions surrounding many iconic images. For those interested in understanding Stalingrad from the German perspective, this collection offers a unique and insightful view. The book features a large format hardcover with 368 pages and 700 photographs.
Oberleutnant Dr. Wigand Wüster, a battery commander in Artillerie-Regiment 171 (71. Infanterie-Division) writes about his experiences in Stalingrad. The guns and men of the battery, as well as Wüster himself, were not safely emplaced many kilometres behind the front, but were sited in the suburbs of the devastated city. Their area of operations was central Stalingrad and they were faced by the tough Guardsmen of Rodimtsev's division. Wüster writes honestly and openly about everything that occured, a trait not possessed by many author veterans.In August 1942, Wigand Wüster was a veteran 22-year-old officer leading an artillery battery in Artillerie-Regiment 171 (71. Inf.-Div.) as it approached Stalingrad. The preceding months had been marked by heat, dust, endless marches, and brief skirmishes with the enemy but mostly by an ongoing battle with his bullying battalion commander. In this brutally honest account, Wüster provides a glimpse of the war on the Eastern Front rarely seen before. With frankness, humour and perception, Wüster takes us from the heady days of the German 1942 summer offensive to the icy hell of Stalingrads final hours, and finally into captivity.2007, hard bound with color illustrated covers, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, vii, 255 pages, 160 photos, 3 maps, 3 aerial photos, 5 appendices. glossy page stock, well illustrated with photos & maps, notes, index.
