Battle of Staligrad (jul 17, 1942 – feb 2, 1943)
Description:
The Battle of Stalingrad was a pivotal and brutal engagement on the Eastern Front of World War II where Soviet forces decisively defeated the German 6th Army, marking a turning point in the war. The battle resulted in an estimated 1.7 to 2 million Axis and Soviet casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles in history. It marked the beginning of the Soviet Union's push towards victory on the Eastern Front.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1942
feb 2, 1943
~ 6 months