Notes
- Germans want the oil fields of the Caucasus region
- began sept 1 1942
- Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting
- Nov. 23 1942 Germans get trapped in the city
- German Commander Von Paulus ordered to fight to the death
- Between Jan 31 and Feb 2, 300, 000 German troops surrender
- the Major turning point on the eastern from of WWII
- Largest battle in human history (2 million casualties)
Summary
As Germany fought further into Russia, their goal was to capture Stalingrad. This battle largely consisted of street to street fighting and ended in Russia's favour with 2 million casualties.
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"In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance." -Joseph Stalin
Subjunctive Question
If the Germans won the battle for Stalinguard, how would that region function today?