German Campaign in Russia: Planning and Operations (1940-1942)

The aim of this edition is to present in a comprehensive way the strategy and military operations of the German army in the attack on Russia in World War 2. The narrative starts with Hitler's initial plans for an invasion of Russia and ends at the time of Germany's maximum territorial gains during the battle for Stalingrad. Contents: Strategic Planning Operational Planning The Initial Operations (22 June-31 July 1941) Planning for Future Operations The Diversion and Reassembly The German Attack on Moscow The Russian Counteroffensive (December 1941-February 1942) Preliminary Planning for a German Offensive in the Caucasus, 1942 Preparations for the German Summer Offensive Initial Operations and New Plans (July 1942) The Period of Stagnation (August-October 1942) Critical Analysis of the German Summer Offensive in 1942 List of German Military Leaders (July 1940-November 1942) Chronology of the Events