Considered one of the great turning points of the Second World War, Stalingrad has become one of the most studied and written about battles in history. This book is a not only a concise history of combat operations, but also a detailed look at the uniforms, weapons, and equipment of both the Wehrmacht and Red Army as used during the battle. Superb color photography showcases the wide variety of items used by select service branches in both full view and detail images. A rare selection of war era photography, as well as full-color maps, vividly detail the battle from initial planning to the final surrender.