The siege, marked by fierce street-by-street fighting in the city, is regarded as one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War. The conflict ended at the beginning of 1943 with the surrender of the German 6th Army and was considered an important turning point at which strategic superiority on the Eastern Front passed to the Soviet Union.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Stalingrad?
- In the second half of 1942, a major battle began between German and Soviet forces in the city of Stalingrad (present-day Volgograd) in the south of the Soviet Union.
- When did Battle of Stalingrad happen?
- 1942 CE