Mortars were set up at particularly fiercely contested positions. But judging by the casual attitudes of the soldiers, whatever contest that was fiercely contested, is over. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

German Mortar Squad at Stalingrad

Soviet soldiers had taken refuge in the building in the background. German Armored vehicles quickly routed them, allowing German occupation. Scene from Stalingrad. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

Contested Building in Stalingrad

The german drive to Stalingrad ground to a halt as fewer and fewer Anti-Tank weapons became available. The resulting lulls in the fighting were used by overtired soldiers to snatch brief naps, it mattered little where. At about this time, the popular singer Wilhelm Strienz used to sing requests on German radio programmes for the troops. One of his songs had the line: "Soldiers now crave sleep not dreams.." Scanned by HOS Bandit)