By the time Hitler declared war on the Soviet Union in 1941; he knew that his military machine was running out of fuel. In response; he launched Operation Blau; a campaign designed to protect Nazi oilfields in Rumania while securing new ones in the Caucasus. All that stood in the way was Stalingrad. Most accounts of the Battle of Stalingrad have focused on the dismal fate of the German Army. Joel Hayward now chronicles Luftwaffe operations during that campaign; focusing on Hitler's use of the air force as a tactical rather than strategic weapon in close support of ground forces. He vividly details the Luftwaffe's key role as "flying artillery;" showing that the army relied on Luftwaffe support to a far greater degree than has been previously revealed and that its successes in the East occurred largely because of the effectiveness of that support. Hayward analyzes this major German offensive from the standpoint of cooperation between ground and air forces to attain mutually agreed objectives. He draws on diaries of both key commanders and regular airmen to recreate crucial battles and convey the drama of Hitler's frustrations and reckless leadership. Ultimately; Hayward shows; the poorly conceived strategies of Hitler; Goering; and others in Berlin doomed the efforts of air commander Wolfram von Richthofen; a courageous and resolute leader attempting to come to grips with an increasingly impossible situation. Stopped at Stalingrad is a dynamic case study in combined arms warfare that fills in many of the gaps left by other studies of the eastern war. By reconsidering the campaign in the light of a wider body of documentary sources and analyzing many previously ignored events; Hayward provides military historians and general readers a much deeper and more complete understanding of the Battle of Stalingrad and its impact on World War II.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One person can make a difference.By jagjrDavid Maloof's passionate plea to bring back the goodness of Christianity is very fitting in today's world. Using the wisdom of the Beatitudes from the Sermon in the Mount; he shows how Christianity can offer a way of peace and contentment different from many other modern approaches that focus on self and personal fulfillment.He believes that a "tiny ripple of hope can sweep down the mightiest walls that prevent change;" which was expressed by Robert Kennedy in his speech in South Africa. Maloof further states that people engaging in small acts of kindness is the start. He gives examples of how individuals; one by one by one; can have positive effects on our lives.In the last chapter he lists action steps (this is where you and I come in) which I hope readers will heed or that change will occur through coincidence (?) or in "God's whispering."This book is especially valuable because it is well-written; presenting a wealth of historical information that is accessible to general readers.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An amazing addition to my libraryBy BBCBeautifully written; inspiring; and educational book for people of all faiths.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Still needed after all these years?By John BurkleyFactual; insightful. What would this world be like without Christianity? Jesus called us to be the leaven that changes the culture.
