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Soviet Operation Koltso: WWII Blitz That Shattered German Army
Soviet Operation Koltso: WWII Blitz That Shattered German Army
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Operation Koltso (Operation Ring) was the final part of the Battle of Stalingrad. It resulted in the surrender of the remaining German forces encircled in the city.
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From January 10 to February 2, 1943, Operation Koltso marked the last Soviet offensive to destroy the encircled German 6th Army. Soviet forces overwhelmed the starving, frozen Nazi troops with relentless artillery and infantry assaults.Take a look at Sputnik's infographics to see how Operation Koltso unfolded:
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Soviet Operation Koltso: WWII Blitz That Shattered German Army
08:10 GMT 02.02.2025 (Updated: 09:18 GMT 02.02.2025) The final phase of the Battle of Stalingrad forced the complete surrender of the Nazi forces trapped in the city.
From January 10 to February 2, 1943, Operation Koltso marked the last Soviet offensive to destroy the encircled German 6th Army. Soviet forces overwhelmed the starving, frozen Nazi troops with relentless artillery and infantry assaults.
Take a look at Sputnik's infographics to see how Operation Koltso unfolded:
