Question

Explain battle of Stalingrad?​

Answer 1

February 1943 - Stopped German progression into Russia. Stalingrad was where Russian troops were sent by Stalin and stopped the German troops which left them with no way to get supplies. German army approached Stalingrad and burned down and bombed parts of the city. Stalin still urged Soviet officers to defend despite the cost. Germany over the next few months conquered most of Stalingrad. Soviet's victory over Volga was a turning point. This was one of the bloodiest battles.

Answer 2

Battle of Stalingrad, (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) Russia. The Battle of Stalingrad was a brutal military campaign between Russian forces and those of Nazi Germany and the Axis during World War II. ... It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favour of the Allies.