Evaluate The Battle Of Stalingrad

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Battle of Stalingrad and pose the possibility of an alternate outcome for this battle.
Was it possible for Nazi Germany to defeat the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Army at the Battle of Stalingrad? With the use of intelligence assets, as well as better preparation for the close quarter operations, there was a possibility for Russian Army defeat.
The Battle of Stalingrad is arguably one of the most important campaigns of the war in Europe during World War II. The battle, which lasted almost 199 days, produced close to 1.5 million casualties and directed to the end of a whole German fighting force also a portion of another.3 At one point it also tie-up seven Soviet armies. 4 The German Army
The Volga River borders this area, which would be the frontline of the first ground attacks. Geography and weather conditions played a key role in the outcome of this battle.
On 23 August 1942, the first bombings began on Stalingrad by the German Airforce, which reduced the city to nothing but rubble. Oddly enough the reinforced buildings ceilings and interiors burned and fell; however, the strengthened walls either withstood the blasts or mostly dropped within the structures footprint leaving the much of the roads open within the city (documentary). On the other side of this, supply lines and roads outside of the city to support military operations were disrupted, which had a dire effect on the German Army (a212034).
The winter in Stalingrad was unforgiving to both sides of the fighting forces in every regard. The temperature would often fall below -20 degrees Fahrenheit, causing weapons to malfunction, but it was more so on the German Army side because of the oil they used to lubricate their weapons. The German Army uniforms and metal helmet were also counter-conducive to operations in the harsh climate, so many soldiers froze to death (documentary).
Hitler wanted oil and other natural resources needed to continue the war effort elsewhere (a212034). It drove the inadequately prepared German Army into battle. They did not have enough food or substantial warm clothing for the German soldiers. The supply lines were insufficient or nonexistent (brittanica.com).
Instead, German Army gathered intelligence from open sources such as newspapers, encyclopedias, improved maps, and propaganda materials, so they planned a comprehensive, enduring battle strategy. A more accurate image of the battlefield allowed the German commanders to plan ahead and possibly delay the army’s offensive until amply supplies arrived. German Armies prepared fortified supply routes to resupply the battle through the harsh winter months (kindle). The German Army was victorious because of an accurate intelligence picture and adequate supplies.
Stalin did not allow the people of Stalingrad to leave. Instead, they supported the war effort in numerous ways. The civilian population was an unseen threat to the German Army. They affected the battle in one substantial way when they gave intelligence to Russian soldiers that concerned German forces