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The Battle of Stalingrad marked the turning point of World War II. What began as Adolf Hitler's bold attempt to seize the Soviet Union's vital oil fields ended in one of the greatest military catastrophes in history. Discover how Operation Blue, the fight for Stalingrad, and the encirclement of Germany's Sixth Army shattered the myth of Nazi invincibility. Follow the campaign from Hitler's drive toward the Caucasus oil fields to the brutal street fighting inside Stalingrad, where Soviet forces launched a massive counteroffensive that trapped more than 250,000 German troops. Explore General Friedrich Paulus's impossible choices, the devastating Russian winter, Hitler's refusal to authorize a breakout, and the surrender that permanently shifted the momentum of the Eastern Front. Featuring expert analysis, historical footage, and firsthand accounts, this episode examines why Stalingrad became one of the defining battles of the twentieth century and how it changed the course of WWII. #WorldWarIIWithTomHanks Listen to the World War II with Tom Hanks podcast, with new episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts. Podcast: http://link.pscrb.fm/f0281/WWII_HC New Episodes Mondays 8/7c For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. "World War II with Tom Hanks" is a landmark documentary event that reexamines the war through the lens of a new century. Told over twenty hours and guided by Tom Hanks, whose lifelong passion for this history has shaped some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era, the series captures the full arc of the war — from the rise of fascism in Europe to the fall of Berlin, from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima, and the uneasy peace that follows. Each episode uncovers new dimensions of the conflict: the decisions that shaped the battlefield, the unseen networks that sustained the war effort, and the aftershocks that still shape our world today. HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.