Stalingrad 1942-1943
The Germans wanted the oil fields of the Caucus region.
The conflict began on September 1, 1942.
The Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting.
On November 23, 1942 the Germans get trapped in the city.
The German commander Von Poulus is ordered to fight to the death.
Between January 31 and February 2 300,000 German troops surrender.
This was the major turning point on the Eastern Front of the Second World War.
Stalingrad was the largest battle in human history with 2 million casualties.
The conflict began on September 1, 1942.
The Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting.
On November 23, 1942 the Germans get trapped in the city.
The German commander Von Poulus is ordered to fight to the death.
Between January 31 and February 2 300,000 German troops surrender.
This was the major turning point on the Eastern Front of the Second World War.
Stalingrad was the largest battle in human history with 2 million casualties.