HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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it put the city of Stalingrad on the map
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it marked the end of WWII in Europe
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the Nazis overcame the harsh Russian winter and defeated the Soviets
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it was a shocking defeat for the Nazis and it sent them retreating west
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Detailed explanation-1: -Soviet forces launched a counteroffensive against the Germans arrayed at Stalingrad in mid-November 1942. They quickly encircled an entire German army, more than 220, 000 soldiers. In February 1943, after months of fierce fighting and heavy casualties, the surviving German forces-only about 91, 000 soldiers-surrendered.
Detailed explanation-2: -RPC: Why was the German assault on Stalingrad a crushing defeat for the Germans? The Germans had to surrender, and their entire Sixth army, considered their best troops, was lost.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fight for Stalingrad was a grueling conflict that lasted from August 23, 1942 until February 2, 1943. Both the Soviet Union and Germany stopped at nothing in order to achieve victory. As a result, the casualties amounted to around 2.2 million, making it the bloodiest battle that had ever taken place.
Detailed explanation-4: -Did You Know? In Stalingrad, the average life expectancy of a Soviet soldier was 24 hours. Stalin prohibited evacuation from the city, including of children. Soviet soldiers serving as reinforcements had to cross the Volga River, and many drowned as a result of the weight of their clothing and weapons.