<P>The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point of World War Two and one which claimed literally hundreds of thousands of lives. Published to coincide with 60th anniversary of the most important battle of World War Two, this succinct and accessible history is the only history of Stalingrad that you will need.   <BR><UL><LI>Not only was Stalingrad the most important Eastern front battle of WW2, it was also the most epic, claiming hundreds of thousands soldiers and civilians </LI><LI>Gripping strategic and military history - the origins, course and consequences of the battle. </LI><LI>Written for a general, non-specialist readership - sound and authoritative summary of the battle told in straightforward, non-technical language. </LI><LI>An `against' all odds story of war, like the Battle of Britain </LI><LI>Success of <I>Stalingrad</I> by Beevor shows strong market - this takes the story forward</LI></UL></P>