Thread: What if the German armies in Stalingrad attempted to break out?
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Old November 1st, 2007, 05:37 AM
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Default Re: What if the German armies in Stalingrad attempted to break out?
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Originally Posted by Za Rodinu View Post
Rod, even I have to admit that's debatable. I'm by no means of the opinion that Germany lost the war in June 23 1941.

Germany:

* could have won in 1941 (this has been discussed to exhaustion in this forum so we won't start that all over again);

* could have got themselves into a very good position (Caspian oil or no Caspian oil) strategically wise in 1942 if it weren't for that stupid fixation with Stalingrad the city;

* after the Russian locked Stalingrad in (6 Army and all the other formations compromised in this complex situation) it all went downhill, but I'd argue that there could be other options later instead the error that was Kursk.
Yeah, i know, just beating up myself with a plank of wood, after a while you either pass out or get to enjoy it.

How could Germany have won in 1941, every time i raise this i get shot down.

You are correct Army Group South could either go after the Caucasus oilfields or Stalingrad not both at the same time.
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