Part 8/11:
Resource Allocation Politics: Data shows that, even as casualties mounted in Stalingrad, reinforcements favored other sectors. This was not solely about operational necessity but also about strategic priorities, political considerations, and systemic logistical failures.
Diverted Divisions: Several elite German divisions were rerouted elsewhere, weakening the force at Stalingrad. The withdrawal of 11 divisions from Operation Blau, including some armored and motorized units, meant that the main effort was severely hampered.