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The failure was rooted in high command’s poor staff work, misguided priorities, and logistical failures—factors that, if addressed differently, might have allowed German forces to hold Stalingrad longer or even achieve victory. The case underscores the importance of proper resource prioritization and logistical management in warfare—lessons as relevant today as they were in 1942.
This detailed reassessment highlights the role of strategic errors over inevitable attrition, urging a reevaluation of the traditional narratives surrounding one of World War II’s most pivotal battles.