Battle of Stalingrad (aug 23, 1942 – feb 2, 1943)
Description:
This was a losing battle for the Germans which was a big turning point in the warafter this, the Soviets began steadily pushing the Germans westward.
the date this period ends is the German 6th Army surrender
during Hitlers attack on the USSR
- Germans suffered over 700,000 casualties – the largest loss in a single battle for the German army.
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Date:
aug 23, 1942
feb 2, 1943
~ 5 months and 13 days