Hitler blames Paulus

1st February 1943: As he learns of the Stalingrad surrender Hitler is upset that Paulus did not 'take the road to eternity'

Feb 1

A German prisoner of war at Stalingrad. Thousands would not survive their first few weeks in captivity.

As the news of the Stalingrad surrender reached his command bunker, Hitler was looking around to cast the blame. Once again his relationship with his Generals was coming under strain, as they argued for more freedom to manoeuvre. Rather than waiting fo…

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