5 To Stalingrad & Disastrous Defeat– 1942 German Plan - Order of Battle: –Army Group South=>split into Army Groups A & B –Hitler ignores his generals who advise against this split –6th Army – General Paulus is tasked to attack the city Nazi Problems: –Overextension of LOCs & onset of winter –Hitler’s role: interference into tactical & operational situation Refused all requests by his generals to give up ground when situation dictates Denied his generals tactical flexibility to withdraw in orderly fashion –Hitler assumes Command of Army Group South from the rear