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The battle began when the German Sixth Army reached the Volga river and met with stiff Russian defences to protect both the city , Stalin's namesake , and the logistical supplies that traveled the length of the Volga and an exceptionally important means of supply to the Russians .
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe battle started on August 23rd 1942 when German and Romanian armies tried to capture the Caucasian oil fields using Stalingrad as a flanking lynch-pin to the offensive. Instead, Hitler changed tactics, using his mobile panzer divisions in an urban battle. This attack was reinforced and started with heavy attack by the Luftwaffe. The reason for the need for oil fields as for the Nazis to keep on attacking the USSR, they need closer oil mines to refuel the tanks and aircraft.
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∙ 12y agoRussian and German forces fought for control of the city and the Volga River .
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∙ 12y agoThe Germans wanted to eliminate Stalingrad as a way of stopping the flow of supplies into the Russian interior by way of the Volga river .
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Does the blizzard at the Battle of Stalingrad have a name?
The Blizzard at the Battle of Stalingrad
Was the Battle of Stalingrad European or north African?
The Battle of Stalingrad was in Russia .
What country was the Battle of Stalingrad fought in?
the battle of Stalingrad took place in Stalingrad, Russia
How did the Battle of Stalingrad happen?
the battle of Stalingrad happened because the Germans needed oil
How many Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad?
650,383 Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.
What date did the Battle of Stalingrad start?
August 23, 1942 .
Does the blizzard at the Battle of Stalingrad have a name?
The Blizzard at the Battle of Stalingrad
Was the Battle of Stalingrad European or north African?
The Battle of Stalingrad was in Russia .
What country was the Battle of Stalingrad fought in?
the battle of Stalingrad took place in Stalingrad, Russia
Did the Russians or the Germans win the Battle of Stalingrad?
It was the USSR which were victorious in the Battle of Stalingrad.
When did the battle of stalingrad?
The Battle of Stalingrad : 23 August 1942 and 2 February 1943 .
What city was the Battle of Stalingrad fought in?
The battle was fought within the city of Stalingrad itself .
How did the Battle of Stalingrad happen?
the battle of Stalingrad happened because the Germans needed oil
How many Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad?
650,383 Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.
How did the Stalingrad battle happen?
the battle of Stalingrad happened because the Germans needed oil
What exact time did the Battle of Stalingrad start?
August 23, 1942- Feb 2 1943
When was the Battle of Stalingrad erupt?
The battle for Stalingrad : August 23, 1942 - February 2, 1943 .
