Paulus HAD to take Stalingrad (he couldn't bypass it)

It has been argued that Paulus should have bypassed Stalingrad, block the Volga to the south of the city, then ride off to Astrakhan. However, the evidence weights heavily against this. In this video, we build upon our discussions from last week ( Battlestorm Stalingrad S4/E12 https://youtu.be/V87miKech6I ) and, using YOUR amazing comments, we discuss the logistical situation, the alternative tactics and strategies that the 6th Army could have taken during the Stalingrad campaign, and see if there was any alternative to Paulus going into the city of Stalingrad. Overall, it appears that Paulus HAD to take Stalingrad. But if you disagree, let me know!

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📚 BIBLIOGRAPHY / SOURCES 📚

The specific Battlestorm Stalingrad bibliography https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11_wRCV_bRBEryKB5l3uE-ZzMUPIGF6QyyrR5XpNXOGw/edit?usp=sharing

Full list of all my sources https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/114GiK85MPs0v4GKm0izPj3DL2CrlJUdAantx5GQUKn8/edit?usp=sharing

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⚔️ If you like Stalingrad, you may also enjoy historian Anton Joly's YouTube channel "Stalingrad Battle Data". Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIk1QDvITjPOCsIRGGpSasA

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📽️ RELATED VIDEO LINKS 📽️

Was Reaching the Volga North of Stalingrad the WRONG move? BATTLESTORM STALINGRAD S4/E12 https://youtu.be/V87miKech6I

The MAIN Reason Why Germany Lost WW2 - OIL https://youtu.be/kVo5I0xNRhg

BATTLESTORM STALINGRAD S1/E1 - The 6th Army Strikes! https://youtu.be/YAfo5mse-ag

My “Why I'm Passionate about HISTORY and What Got Me Into it” video
https://youtu.be/KnpCaLH9z7M

History Theory 101 https://youtu.be/PvpJEc-NxVc

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ABOUT TIK 📝

History isn’t as boring as some people think, and my goal is to get people talking about it. I also want to dispel the myths and distortions that ruin our perception of the past by asking a simple question - “But is this really the case?”. I have a 2:1 Degree in History and a passion for early 20th Century conflicts (mainly WW2). I’m therefore approaching this like I would an academic essay. Lots of sources, quotes, references and so on. Only the truth will do.

This video is discussing events or concepts that are academic, educational and historical in nature. This video is for informational purposes and was created so we may better understand the past and learn from the mistakes others have made.

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