This German military leader led the Sixth Army at the siege of Stalingrad. After months of siege, he was defeated and surrendered to the Russians.
- Friedrich Paulus
- Karl Donitz
- Joseph Goebbels
- Heinrich Himmler
Answer
The correct answer is A) Friedrich Paulus.
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