Telegram to G.K. Zhukov, November 11, 1942

Source: Tom 18

To Comrade Zhukov

The date for the beginning of Uranus [the code name for the counter-offensive at Stalingrad] shall be set as previously agreed — November 19. Fedorov's [Vatutin's] operation begins on the same day. Ivanov's [Eremenko's] operation — on the 20th. Everything must proceed without any delays. You are personally responsible for ensuring the precise coordination and simultaneous commencement of operations. Report hourly on the progress of events.

Stalin