Hitler ordered the Sixth Army, trapped in Stalingrad, to stand fast as Field Marshal Erich von Manstein commanded the force fighting to break the siege.
But the Soviets had anticipated this. General Zhukov had already prepared a second offensive, this time one that would break through Italian Army lines and attack Manstein’s flank.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
“Mars, the Bringer of War” from The Planets
Composed in 1916 by Gustav Holst. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Public domain recording. Source.
“The Masochism Tango”
Composed in 1959 by Tom Lehrer. Public domain.
Performed by Tom Lehrer. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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