History Of Battle Of Stalingrad
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Twenty-second June in 1941 was the day Nazi Germany, regardless of the standings of Nazi-Soviet Pact 1939, launched an invasion against the Soviet Union. This attack inflicted awful injuries on the Russian population and its army. It also saw the Russians and Germans fight the Battle of Stalingrad. Germany brought with them troops from Axis allies and a very superior air force. Around mid-October cities of Moscow and Leningrad were seized. Not giving up Soviet by the approaching winters pushed Germany to move back.
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Adolf Hitler for 1942 offense in the summers commanded German 6th Army, under General Friedrich von Paulus, to march Stalingrad south, to an industrialized area with Caucasian oil wells. The army progressed across River Volga and the German 4th Air Fleet left Stalingrad in rubbles, massacring around 40,000 civilians. General Paulus in September instructed the army to attack Stalingrad. The horrifying clashes of the Second World War between USSR and Germany began. More...
Why Was The Battle Of Stalingrad Considered A Turning ?
Many historians claim that the Battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in World War II. However, many people want to know why this is so. The reason is actually very simple. This was the first time that the German army faced defeat in a battle and this defeat was a resounding one. Thereafter, the Germans had to withdraw and retreat from Russia.
The irony of the battle is really strange. The German army was already heading to the Caucasus to capture the oilfields. However, it was Hitler who instructed the army to make a detour and attack Stalingrad. The German 6th army was called upon to lend support to the invading German army. More...
Battle Of Stalingrad Timeline
The Battle of Stalingrad began on 17th July 1942 and ended on 2nd February 1943. This battle is one of the most significant battles fought during the Second World War. It is believed that this particular battle changed the tide of the war. The Russians were responsible for resounding defeating an invading German army. This was the first time during the course of the war that the German army suffered such a resounding defeat.
The German Sixth Army lent support to the Fourth Panzer Army as it advanced in Stalingrad. This occurred in September. The Sixth Army was under General Paulus. The main objective of this army was to seize the oilfields and then proceed to Baku. Stalingrad was considered an important city, as it housed the communications center of the USSR and was a manufacturing hub. More...
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