Stalingrad: The Last Letters, a History Hit Original feature-length documentary, revealing newly translated, never-before heard accounts that shed light on the agonising final moments of the men trapped in the ruins of Stalingrad during the Second World War.

Discovered and translated by renowned German historian Robin Schäfer. These deeply personal writings, penned in the face of inevitable defeat, offer a raw glimpse into the horrors of the Eastern Front and unique insights into the lives of the men that fought and died for Hitler

One such letter from Stabswachtmeister Lindeman reads:

"This is the last letter I will be able to send to you. Seems we have run out of luck this time. When you receive it your son will be gone, I mean he won’t be in this world anymore. We are all very serious about that and will continue the fight. For our beloved Heimat, my beautiful hometown, for my family and the Führer."

Another, from Sanitätsunteroffizier Werner Eisenhauer conveys the soldiers' resolute faith amidst the chaos:

"The merciless fight continues and our good lord is helping the brave! Whatever God’s providence will decide, we only ask him for one thing - the power to persevere! One day people shall say of us, that the German Army has fought in Stalingrad like no soldiers of the world have fought before."

To find out more about the historian behind this research, head over to Rob's website at: https://robschaefer-historian.com/

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