Turning Point: The Battle of Stalingrad
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- The Stalingrad was a battle that occurred in WWII from Aug 23, 1942 – Feb 2, 1943. The Battle of Stalingrad was a brutal war between Russian forces and Nazi Germany and the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) It began with Nazi Germany desire to capture Stalingrad (now named Volograd) because the city had tons of factorys producing goods for the military such as artillery. When the war begun, the Nazi’s had the upperhand. Soviet Caustlies were increasing as months went by, cilivians were killed or captured and forced into slave labor camp in Germany.During the fall season in 1942, Stalingrad was in ruins. Joepsh Stalin encouraged the people to not retreat and continue fighting as he begun sending reinforcements into the city.When it became winter season, the Soviets knew the Nazis would be at a disadvantage. They trapped the Nazis as they formed a circle around them. Nazis infantry began to run out of ammunition but Hitler refused to retreat.By Feburary 1943, the Soviets were able to recapture Stalingrad and 100,000 Nazi soilders.
- WHAT WAS THE EVENT?
- 2.2 million casualities resulting in the title as the bloodiest battle that had ever taken placeThe Soviet Union ended up winning the war against Germany on Feb 2, 1943 In Russia, Feb 2 1943, the day of the victory, was commemorated as the Day of Military Honor In 1945 Stalingrad was called a Hero City of the Soviet UnionIn 1959 a monument began to be constructed on Mamayev Hill, dedicated to The Battle of Stalingrad. The Mamayev Hill statue was built The statue was a winged female figure that held a sword above it head, in the air. The women stood at a tall 52 metres with the sword being held up to 85 metres. It was finally finished in 1967.
- WHAT WAS THE OUTCOME OF THE EVENT?
- It stopped Nazi Germany advance into Soviet Union.It weakened Nazi Germany's military, country and the axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan). They lost a major amount of troops and resources due to the battle.The war turned tides in favour for the Soviets and the allied powers (Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union). they contiuned to fight on the eastern front.This ultimately made Germany lose with the leadership of Hitler.
- How Did This Event Change The Course Of History?
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