11h 10min, oct 16, 1942 y - Battle of Stalingrad
Description:
Occurred in the fall of 1942, it was considered the first significant loss for Germany and a major turning point in the war. There, Hitler decided to move into the city, Stalingrad, for its resources, but the Soviets persistence led the Germans to surrender in the harsh Russian winter. It was a 199 day battle in which both sides experienced two million casualties.Added to timeline:
Date:
11h 10min, oct 16, 1942 y
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~ 83 years ago