Reviews

"A major contribution to the history of the Russo-German War."--Dennis Showalter, author of Tannenberg: Clash of Empires"A comprehensive view of one of the most important air campaigns of World War II and an insightful study of the Luftwaffe's leaders and its way of war. A 'must read' for anyone interested in the airpower history of World War II."--James S. Corum, author of The Luftwaffe: Creating the Operational Air War, 1918-1940"An outstanding and long-overdue campaign history that puts a human face on the military decision-making process."--Richard Muller, author of The German Air War in Russia"A major contribution to the history of the Russo-German War."--Dennis Showalter, author of Tannenberg: Clash of Empires
"A well-written study of great victories and incredible defeats. . . . History buffs, strategy lovers, and warriors learning about their own profession will all enjoy Stopped at Stalingrad."--Aerospace Power Journal"This is a model of its kind, which ought to set an agenda for the reconstruction of the air narrative in this and other theatres in the greatest of air wars."--Richard Overy, War in History"In Stopped at Stalingrad, an original and formidably researched study, Joel Hayward argues that the key, not only to a correct understanding of the disastrous outcome for Sixth Army at Stalingrad, but also to a more accurate appreciation of Operation Blau, the German summer campaign in 1942, requires close scrutiny of Luftwaffe operations, something hitherto lacking. . . . Stopped at Stalingrad is an absolutely indispensable work not only for its revelations about Stalingrad, but equally for a more complete understanding of the nature of Soviet-German operations in a critical year."--John Erickson, RUSI Journal"Hayward makes a convincing case for the centrality of air power for German military operations in 1942."--Omer Bartov, Times Literary Supplement