Massing an army of over 1,500,000, which was supported by the bulk of his air and tank forces, Hitler launched an offensive of unprecedented fury on Stalingrad and the Caucasus.

• 希特勒调动了一百五十万以上的兵力，附以飞机坦克的主力，向斯大林格勒和高加索作空前剧烈的进攻。