Army Group A is to capture Rostov-on-Don and drive southeast to Baku on the Caspian Sea. The prize: oilfields that can supply most of Germany’s petroleum needs. Army Group B is to protect Army Group A’s flank. The offensive begins in early July. Early success leads Hitler to change the plan on July 13; Army Group B’s objective is now to capture Stalingrad. Hitler again meddles in the offensive on July 17, shifting panzer units to Army Group A. Russ
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