Victory at Stalingrad

Geoffrey Roberts is a Soviet and World War Two specialist, and has written both general and specific histories of Russia.

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsA chronology of the Battle of Stalingrad 1942-3Maps1. Introduction: battle of the century2. War of annihilation: the German campaign in Russia, 1941-23. Hitler's quest for oil: the road to Stalingrad, April-August 19424. State of siege: Stalingrad, September-October 19425. Red gods of war: soviet victories, German defeats, November 1942-February 19436. Aftermath: revenge and retribution on the road to Berlin, 1943-57. The Stalingrad story: the battle that history changed, 1945-20008. Conclusion: the battle that changed history?

`This is vintage history at its best. The author provides fascinating insights into the epic Battle of Stalingrad including a skilful examination of the profound consequences of its outcome.'–Albert Axell`Roberts makes excellent sense of events on the battlefield, but his book is more than just a good story. It also places the battle definitively in the historical and political context of World War II and Stalin's dictatorship.' –Mark Harrison`fresh, lucid and highly readable ... combines compelling narrative with powerful analysis.' –Edward Acton`Geoffrey Roberts has written a brilliant introductory survey of the battle of Stalingrad.' –Dennis Ogden