What was date of the battle of stalingrad?

Answer 1

The German 6th Army was the advance guard of Army Group South and officially began offensive operations directed against Stalingrad, in Sept 1942. They were able to take control of over 90% of the city by Nov 1942. This was achieved only by sheer numbers including aircraft. The Germans had the Russians backed up against the river but never was able to dislodge them. This gave the Soviet time enough to call up reserves from the east including huge numbers of tanks and artillery, without the Germans noticing. On Nov 16th, the Soviets launched their first major attack not only against the German 6th Army, but Germany's allies, Rumania and Hungary that guarded the flanks. They were totally overwhelmed and retreated, leaving the Germans encircled in Stalingrad.

By Christmas, the German soldiers were doomed because of Von Mainstein's inability to come to their rescue. Hitler refused to allow Paulus and his men to breakout and link up with Von Mainstein's Army Group Don. The Germans fought on till Feb when, without ammunition or food, Paulus surrendered what was left of the 6th Army. 150,000 of his men were slaughtered and 93,000 surrendered and marched off to Siberian POW camps. But not before they were paraded through the streets of Moscow. Only 5000 Germans would ever return to Germany! This battle was significant because it was the first major defeat of the German Wehrmacht on the eastern front. It boosted the morale of the people of the Soviet Union and they knew from then on, they would defeat Germany.

Answer 2

The Battle of Stalingrad officially started on August 23rd 1942. The battle began with the heavy bombing of the city and when the German's finally made it to the Volga River.

Answer 3

18 aug 1942 start

04 febr 1943 finisch

Answer 4

It began in September 1941 and lasted through the worst of the winter.

Answer 5

The Battle of Stalingrad : 23 August 1942 to 2 February 1943 .

Answer 6

17 July 1942 - 2 February 1943

Answer 7

Operation Uranus .