| ID | 135926 |
| Title Proper | Living under the muzzle of a Russian Gun |
| Other Title Information | a consideration of the generalship of Paulus and Chekov at Stalingrad |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Greezicki, Roger |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The purpose of this study is to explain the German failure at Stalingrad by comparing the opposing army commanders, Friedrich Paulus and Vasili I. Chuikov. In spite of how close Paulus came to accomplishing his mission, which was to take all of Stalingrad, in the end he failed either to take the city or save his army from destruction. A large part of the reason for this is to be found in Paulus’s leadership, which was far too passive and allowed his subordinates too much discretion. Paulus ensured he was unable to influence events quickly by locating his headquarters some 100 miles from Stalingrad at Nizhne-Chirskaya. Likewise, a large part of the Soviet victory can be attributed to Vasili Chuikov, who made sure, by his hands-on approach and active command style, that the tactical battle was fought his way. It was this difference in command styles that, ultimately, spelled victory for one side and defeat for the other. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.27, No.4; Oct-Dec.2014: p.618-638 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol: 27 No 4 |
| Standard Number | Red Army |