Walther von Seydlitz | The German General Condemned by Hitler and Stalin
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Walther von Seydlitz was one of the most controversial German generals to come out of Stalingrad. Trapped with the Sixth Army in the winter of 1942–43, he urged a breakout, clashed with Friedrich Paulus, and eventually crossed into Soviet hands while men from his own side fired after him. But captivity did not end his war. In this video, I follow Seydlitz from the ruins of Stalingrad to the Soviet-backed League of German Officers, his condemnation by Hitler, the punishment of his family, his later conviction under Stalin, and the strange fate of a man both dictators sentenced to death. Watch next: ▶️ What Happened to the 24 German Generals Captured at Stalingrad? https://youtu.be/ELCIaKDbo9c 📖 Free WW2 reading list — my 30 essential books on the war and what came after. Get the PDF here: https://history-inside-8s3dsc.subscribepage.io/ Research & script by Jordy Faijdherbe Narration by Benjamin Pemberton Edit by: Ryan 📚 Primary sources i used: - National WWII Museum — Robert Ci
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