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Battle of Stalingrad

1943 CE · Soviet Union (Russia)

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Year
1943 CE
Location
Soviet Union (Russia)
Era
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Difficulty
easy
Historical artwork depicting the Battle of Battle of Stalingrad

The five-month siege of Stalingrad resulted in nearly 2 million casualties, making it the deadliest battle in human history. Soviet defenders fought building by building, sometimes room by room, in brutal urban combat. The German 6th Army's surrender in February 1943 marked a decisive turning point on the Eastern Front and the beginning of Germany's long retreat.

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At Stalingrad, the average life expectancy of a newly arrived Soviet soldier was less than 24 hours. Snipers on both sides became legendary, with Soviet sniper Vasily Zaitsev credited with over 200 kills.

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