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Stalingrad was a large city, with over a million people living in it. It's difficult for an army to capture such a large city in a short time, especially in Russia in the winter- Russian winters are notoriously fierce. So the Germans bogged down while the Soviets fought hard to resist.
At the same time, the Soviet successfully brought other armies around the sides to surround the German forces. The armies guarding the German sides were from other countries like Romania, Hungary, and Italy- and these armies weren't quite as good as the German ones. The Soviets were able to sweep them aside and encircle the Germans. The Germans tried to keep fighting despite having Soviets on all sides- Hitler insisted that his forces never surrender, and tried to have airplanes drop supplies to his starving, freezing soldiers.
After about three months of encirclement, the Germans were forced to surrender. The Germans lost a major part of their military, and the Soviets finally started an offensive to fight back against the invaders.
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What city did Germany take over in ww2 but then was surrounded?
Stalingrad
What was the turning in which Germany unsuccessfully invaded USSR?
the failure to take Moskow and Stalingrad....................
Was the Germany victory of Stalingrad the last great victory of World War 2?
Germany lost the Battle of Stalingrad
When did Germany suffer setbacks at Stalingrad and el alamein?
Germany suffered setbacks in Stalingrad and El Alamein in 1942
After Stalingrad Germany fought this kind of war?
After Stalingrad, Germany went on the defensive. So it was a defensive type of war.
Where was Germany's forces turned back during World WarII?
Stalingrad
What battle was a major Soviet victory and turning point in the war?
Failure of Germany's operation Barbarossa to take Stalingrad.
Who started the Battle of Stalingrad?
Germany did. They invaded Russia and reach the river Volga and entered into Stalingrad.
Who did Germany surrender to in Stalingrad?
Russian forces .
When were Germany forces turned back for the first time?
At the battle of Stalingrad (1942). Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeatedGermany at Stalingrad marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe.
What country was the Battle of Stalingrad fought in?
the battle of Stalingrad took place in Stalingrad, Russia
Who got defeated in the Battle of Stalingrad in february 1943?
The country that was defeated in the battle of stalingrad was Nazi Germany. The leader that lead Nazi Germany was Adolf Hitler.
