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The History of the Twentieth Century

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The Faltering Luftwaffe and the Fate of the 6th Army

This chapter examines Hermann Göring's misleading assurances to Hitler about the Luftwaffe's supply capabilities for the encircled 6th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. It also highlights General Walther von Seidlitz Kurzbach's courageous decision to propose a withdrawal plan in response to the dire situation.

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