Stalingrad

80 years ago, German Field Marshal Friedrich von Paulus disobeyed Hitler and surrendered to the Soviets at Stalingrad. His action marked a significant turning point in the Second World War.By Staff correspondent and A.A.P.January 30, 2023 — 11.00pm First published in The Sydney Morning Herald on February 2, 1943 DETAILS…

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With the wheels of justice grinding slowly in the runup to this week’s dramatic arrest of Ajay and Rajesh Gupta in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the infamous brothers may employ Stalingrad tactics to fight off extradition to South Africa, according to an expert. The brothers were implicated in the…

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