Antony Beevor possesses the rare gift of being historically knowledgeable and literally gifted at the same time. His account of the dreadful siege of Stalingrad is the best I have read. So much so in fact, that even though I read it on a very warm summer evening, I felt a chill in my bones while reading of the conditions the German 6th army endured outside Stalingrad due to Hitler's relentless and misguided resolve. This is a story without victors or heroes, without good guys and bad guys ... it possesses only human beings who are forced by political and national affiliation to bare the very worst that humanity and nature can throw at them. This book is as uplifting as it is terrifying, and is a must-read for anyone interested in military history.

Quite simply put, I have never enjoyed a book of any genre more than Stalingrad. I feel sorry for anyone who hasnt absorbed this excellent read.

I'm speechless... dig in your sofa for change! your gonna want to buy this book!

An informative and entertaining look at the events leading up to and the seige of Stalingrad. Story reads like a novel and is peppered with personal accounts gleaned from letters home and interogation documents. Great book.

A great book. Had to read it twice. The realism was too much. My feet are still shivering !

This is one of the best books I have ever read!!

The best book I have read about the significant battle. Very systematic and objective. Highly recommended.

Beevor's account of the seige and disaster at Stalingrad is by far the most compelling, spellbounding and interesting works I have ever read. From the opening paragraph to the final chapter, I found I couldn't put the book down. It is meticulously researched, and extremely well written. For anyone remotely curious and interested in the history of our past century, it is a must read. I will undoubtedly encourage my social studies and history students to read it.

it rocked! Don't be cheap!