THE BATTLE OF STALINGRAD

WHO, WHERE, AND WHEN?

• July 17, 1942 - February 2, 1943
• The city of Stalingrad
• Soviet Union vs. Nazi Germany

LEADING UP TO THE BATTLE

• The Nazis begin plans for Eastern Takeover
• Nazis push up the borders of the Soviet Union
• Hitler felt Stalingrad was the perfect place to takeover
• Battle started with The Germans bombing the city

FACTS FROM STALINGARD

• Soviets used tactics from Roman Empire times
• One of the bloodiest battles in history; 2 million casualties
• Russia still considers it their greatest military victory to date
• Soviet sniper recorded 3000 confirmed kills

Outcome

• Soviet army circled and trapped German forces
• Hitler refused to fight out of the encirclement
• Promised provisions and support via air
• Winter set in and Hitler could not provide the aid
• A depleated and starving German army surrendered

SIGNIFICANCE

• Proved to be the turning point of war
• Hitler loses trust in generals, and Stalin gains confidence
• Hitler was embarrassed and at weakest point yet
• Led to allied forces becoming on the offensive
• Swayed momentum and moral, and begins the end of the nazi reign

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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