Battle of Stalingrad: Paulus Reports 6th Army Encircled, November 22, 1942
World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: General Friedrich Paulus sends Adolf Hitler a telegram saying that the German 6th Army is surrounded.
Date: November 22, 1942
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