Using the German and Soviet struggle in the city of Stalingrad as a template, Stalingrad: The Commissar's House examines the challenges that armies face when operating in dense urban terrain. Located along the cliffs of the Volga River, ...See moreUsing the German and Soviet struggle in the city of Stalingrad as a template, Stalingrad: The Commissar's House examines the challenges that armies face when operating in dense urban terrain. Located along the cliffs of the Volga River, the Barrikady Factory was a sprawling production complex which had been wrecked during the German advance into the city. Situated in this area, the Commissar's House was an administrative building that became a Soviet strongpoint in the fight for the factory district. From a doctrinal perspective, this film concentrates on the role of armored vehicles and the use of reserves in dense urban terrain. Written by
Army University Press
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