The German Army Group B advanced across the steppes of southern Russia in 1942, reaching the outskirts of Stalingrad on August 23.
Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler was becoming increasingly mistrustful of, and often openly hostile to, his military commanders. He ordered several key officers sacked and replaced.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Fantasie from Die Walküre
Composed in 1870 by Richard Wagner. Public domain.
Performed by The United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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A minor comment, but was the German infantry really able to march at 10 km/h? That’s quite a fast jog, even without carrying weapons and equipment. I guess they don’t call it blitzkrieg for nothing.
Thanks for another great episode!