WW2's Turning Point: Marking 81 Years Since Stalingrad's Liberation
WW2's Turning Point: Marking 81 Years Since Stalingrad's Liberation
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The liberation of Stalingrad in 1943 was a turning point in the Great Patriotic War, as it marked a crucial victory for the Soviet Union against the German army.
The Battle of Stalingrad, which commenced on July 17, 1942 and ended on February 2, 1943, was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of mankind and determined the course of the Great Patriotic War.The battle, characterized by intense urban warfare, resulted in the complete annihilation of the German 6th Army, ultimately leading to the Soviet advance towards Berlin and the eventual defeat of Hitler's Germany. This triumph not only played a significant role in changing the course of the war, but also symbolized the resilience and determination of the Soviet people in their fight against Nazism.Explore Sputnik's gallery, showcasing the liberation of Stalingrad in pictures:
The liberation of Stalingrad in 1943 was a pivotal moment in World War II, known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union. This significant event marked a crucial victory for the Soviet Union over the Nazi German forces.
The Battle of Stalingrad, which commenced on July 17, 1942 and ended on February 2, 1943, was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of mankind and determined the course of the Great Patriotic War.
The battle, characterized by intense urban warfare, resulted in the complete annihilation of the German 6th Army, ultimately leading to the Soviet advance towards Berlin and the eventual defeat of Hitler's Germany. This triumph not only played a significant role in changing the course of the war, but also symbolized the resilience and determination of the Soviet people in their fight against Nazism.
Explore Sputnik's gallery, showcasing the liberation of Stalingrad in pictures:
Two surrendering Axis troops, holding their hands up, are marched out of a war-ravaged building by one of their Russian captors as the Third Reich's soldiers face defeat in Stalingrad.
At the cost of millions of Soviet troops' lives, the Nazi forces were stopped and the Red Army's counteroffensive commenced.
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