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The Battle of Leningrad (jan 1, 1941 – jan 1, 1944)

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Hitler's goal: bleed the Russians dry
Stalin used scorched earth - killed people on both sides
Civilians built barricades around their city
1.5 million deaths
Greatest loss of life in any battle ever
Distracted Germans --> Gave Britain time to regroup

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Date:

jan 1, 1941
jan 1, 1944
~ 3 years