79 years ago, the Nazis were stopped at Stalingrad.
On February 2nd 1943, the German 6th Army surrendered to the Soviets. Considered to be the turning point of World War 2, the battle of Stalingrad still remains the largest and bloodiest battle in human history.
On February 2nd 1943, the German 6th Army surrendered to the Soviets. Considered to be the turning point of World War 2, the battle of Stalingrad still remains the largest and bloodiest battle in human history.
The German 6th Army, also known as the Mighty German Sixth Army, was the fiercest Army group of the German Army aka The Wehrmacht. It had over 350,000 men.
The 6th Army & Wehrmacht had pierced through the armies of Holland, France, Poland, Yugoslavia & Greece from 1939-1941.
The 6th Army & Wehrmacht had pierced through the armies of Holland, France, Poland, Yugoslavia & Greece from 1939-1941.
In June 1941, Operation Barbarossa began. The Germans invaded the USSR and the Soviets were pushed back.
The Soviets suffered massive casualties.
The Soviets suffered massive casualties.
"USSR lost 3.5 million soldiers in the first 12 months of Operation Barbarossa (June 1941-May 1942). 60 million Russians & 2/3rd of Russian Industrial capacity was now under Nazi Rule. Most nations would have given up but the Soviets fought back."
- Richard Overy (Russia's War).
- Richard Overy (Russia's War).
In May 1942, the Soviets gathered a huge army (760000 men & 1200 tanks) and face the German 6th Army (350,000 men & 450 tanks) at the Second Battle of Kharkov.
The 6th Army destroyed the Red Army and suffered just 23000 casualties. The Soviets suffered 270000 casualties.
The 6th Army destroyed the Red Army and suffered just 23000 casualties. The Soviets suffered 270000 casualties.
By June 1942, the Russians were in full retreat and the German victory seemed imminent. The 6th Army then reached Stalingrad in Aug 1942. The oil fields of Baku was near.
The Soviets made a last stand in the City and a gruesome guerilla war started which lasted 5 months.
The Soviets made a last stand in the City and a gruesome guerilla war started which lasted 5 months.
Hitler in March 1942, said that "The German Sixth Army can even storm the heavens."
By 1943, the Sixth Army was encircled and defeated at Stalingrad. Hitler's dream of conquering the world was buried under the snows of Russia.
By 1943, the Sixth Army was encircled and defeated at Stalingrad. Hitler's dream of conquering the world was buried under the snows of Russia.
02nd June 1945: Joseph Stalin at the Lenin Mausoleum before going to the podium for the Victory parade in Moscow.
"Anyone who loves freedom owes such a debt to the Red Army that it can never be repaid."
- Ernest Hemingway.
- Ernest Hemingway.
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