How accurate is the opening scene in Enemy at the Gates?

by javi404

Specifically the scene where they are handing every other soldier a rifle and every other solder an ammunition clip.

Why if Stalingrad was so important were the Russians so unprepared to defend against the Nazi?

Why were they shooting those who retreated? Did that really happen?

Searocksandtrees

Hi, not discouraging anyone from answering here, but FYI there have been a few questions about this scene. You can get started on these posts