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How many German prisoners surrendered at Stalingrad and how many survived?
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On February 2, 1943, 91,000 German soldiers surrendered. Within a few weeks, 27,000 men died and when they were finally released in 1955, only about 5,500 Germans were alive
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Site where German troops surrendered to the soviets on Jan 31 1943?
Stalingrad
How many German POW's were there in the Battle of Stalingrad?
91,000 German Soldiers were captured as POW's by the end of the Battle of Stalingrad.
Is it true that most German soldiers were not allowed to return to their homes but were killed instead?
No, but there may be a historical basis for the claim. German soldiers who became prisoners of the Russians were very poorly treated and had fairly low chances of survival. In particular, of the 91,000 Germans captured at Stalingrad, fewer than 1,000 survived their imprisonment to return home.
What happened at the Battle of Stalingrad and what was the result?
The battle was a pivotal turning point in WW2 on the Eastern Front resulting in a Russian victory over the German army .
What happend after the Battle of Stalingrad?
The objective of the Battle of Stalingrad was the Germans wanted to capture the town named after the Prime Minister of Russia and then cross the Volga river in order to continue their advance into Russia. The Germans lost the battle and the German VI Army was surrounded and surrendered. The Germans had to retreat in order to re-group. Stalingrad was where the Russians stopped the advance of the German army and they began to push them back out of Russia over the next year.
Site where German troops surrendered to the soviets on Jan 31 1943?
Stalingrad
In what city did the soviets take a stand against the Nazis?
Stalingrad. On January 31, 1943 the German commander surrendered.
How many German POW's were there in the Battle of Stalingrad?
91,000 German Soldiers were captured as POW's by the end of the Battle of Stalingrad.
What was the number of POW's in the Battle of Stalingrad?
In the Battle of Stalingrad there were approximately 91,000 German (alongside Croatians , Romanians , Hungarians and Italians) prisoners that marched into Russian captivity (and oblivion) . Only 5008 ever returned home .
Is it true that most German soldiers were not allowed to return to their homes but were killed instead?
No, but there may be a historical basis for the claim. German soldiers who became prisoners of the Russians were very poorly treated and had fairly low chances of survival. In particular, of the 91,000 Germans captured at Stalingrad, fewer than 1,000 survived their imprisonment to return home.
When was Germany defeated in the Battle of Stalingrad?
On February 2, 1943 the German Army Commander, General Paulus, surrendered to the Russian Army Commander, General Rokossovsky.
What is the event that changed the war for the allies in Battle of Stalingrad?
It would most likely be Operation Uranus. This is because it was the major Soviet counteroffensive during the battle of Stalingrad and it lead to the crushing of the German 6th Army, which was one of the reasons why Germany surrendered.
Who were the highest ranking POWs in history?
I'd say probably Field Marshal Paulus of the German army. He was commanding the 6th army, and surrendered to the Soviets after the battle of Stalingrad in 1943.
What happened at the Battle of Stalingrad and what was the result?
The battle was a pivotal turning point in WW2 on the Eastern Front resulting in a Russian victory over the German army .
What happend after the Battle of Stalingrad?
The objective of the Battle of Stalingrad was the Germans wanted to capture the town named after the Prime Minister of Russia and then cross the Volga river in order to continue their advance into Russia. The Germans lost the battle and the German VI Army was surrounded and surrendered. The Germans had to retreat in order to re-group. Stalingrad was where the Russians stopped the advance of the German army and they began to push them back out of Russia over the next year.
What was the German Airbase in Stalingrad?
Ptomnik .
What was the outcome of the Stalingrad?
the German sixth army surrenderd to the Russians
