The date is September 13, 1942. Your name is Nikolai Alexandrovich Sokolov, a new recruit in the 13th Guards Rifle Division. The German 71st Infantry Division has nearly reached the center of a major city. Your unit is ordered by Soviet Supreme Command to defend the city at all costs. There can be no retreat. There can be no failure. This is where you will make your stand. This is: STALINGRAD