The first English translation of a German account of the attempt to relieve Sixth Army in front of Stalingrad. This account of the operation was first published in German in 1956, written by the well-respected military historian and retired German officer, Horst Scheibert who was a tank commander in 6th Panzer Division during the attempt. Utilizing many excerpts from war diaries, and telegrams sent during operations, it is a unique account of the entire operation from the situation in mid-November through the two German offensives, the Soviet counteroffensive and ongoing fighting until early January. This book includes 16 maps from the original edition and is the first English translation of this important German account.

Translated from the German.

Advance, objectives, and initial situation : end of November to beginning of December 1942 --The first attack : 3 and 4 Dec 1942 -- Preparations for the advance on Stalingrad : 5-11 December 1942 -- The advance : 12-24 December 1942 -- Retrospect and outlook : December 1942-January 1943.