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Why during the Battle of Stalingrad did the Germans not cross the river Volga north of the city this way they could have possibly cutoff the Soviets ability to reinforce the city from the eastern bank?
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The Germans could not cross the Volga north of the city because the Russians knew that if the Germans crossed the river they would lose Stalingrad, so they reinforced the area and funneled all their supplies into the city accross the river at that point. The Germans tried in the beginning to close the entrance to the city across the river but the air force couldn't stop the flow of boats and the artillery was too far away to hit the crossings without forward observers to direct fire. The Russian political officers shot deserters and sent new soldiers into battle with a rifle for every third soldier, so when he was wounded, one of the other two was supposed to take the rifle and keep shooting.
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Who won The Battle of Stalingrad and why?
The Soviets won the Battle of Stalingrad. The Soviets won at Stalingrad. It took months and the Soviets probably lost as heavily or even worse than the Germans, but they could better afford the losses. In the end, the Soviets destroyed an entire Army Group at Stalingrad, over 250,000 Germans. More than 100,000 Germans were finally taken prisoner, and of those only about 6,000 ever got back to Germany, and not until the war had been over for ten years and Stalin was dead. This handful was returned in 1955.
What was the turning point in the war when Soviets deafeated the Germans?
The biggest defeat for the Germans came when they surrendered after losing the Battle of Stalingrad, February 2, 1943.
In which city did the Soviets stop the German advance in 1942- 1943?
The Soviets stopped Germans in the City of Stalingrad in a battle that lasted approximately 5 1/2 months.
How many Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad?
650,383 Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.
What happened at Stalingrad and why it is thought to be one of the turning points of the war?
the soviets held the germans to a stalemate and then took the offensive and turned the german advance.
Stalingrad who won the Germans or Soviets?
The Soviets.
When did the Soviets defeat the Germans at Stalingrad?
2 February 1943
Which statement best describe the battle of Stalingrad Check all that apply?
The Germans refused to surrender to the Soviets. The Soviets forced the Germans to surrender.
Who won The Battle of Stalingrad and why?
The Soviets won the Battle of Stalingrad. The Soviets won at Stalingrad. It took months and the Soviets probably lost as heavily or even worse than the Germans, but they could better afford the losses. In the end, the Soviets destroyed an entire Army Group at Stalingrad, over 250,000 Germans. More than 100,000 Germans were finally taken prisoner, and of those only about 6,000 ever got back to Germany, and not until the war had been over for ten years and Stalin was dead. This handful was returned in 1955.
Soviet troops captured 80000 Germans in the Battle of .?
Actually, the Soviets captured 91,000 German soldiers and SS in the Battle of Stalingrad, and suffered some 150,000 killed. Although the Soviets lost some 500,000 soldiers and civilians, the fight at Stalingrad proved to the Russian people that the Germans could be beaten.
What was the turning point in the war when Soviets deafeated the Germans?
The biggest defeat for the Germans came when they surrendered after losing the Battle of Stalingrad, February 2, 1943.
In which city did the Soviets stop the German advance in 1942- 1943?
The Soviets stopped Germans in the City of Stalingrad in a battle that lasted approximately 5 1/2 months.
How many Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad?
650,383 Soviets were wounded in the Battle of Stalingrad.
What did Germany do folllowing the Battle of Stalingrad?
The Germans began a full retreat where again they lost in the Battle of Kursk and then the Soviets pushed west to Berlin
What happened at Stalingrad and why it is thought to be one of the turning points of the war?
the soviets held the germans to a stalemate and then took the offensive and turned the german advance.
What did the soviets have the advantage at the battle of Stalingrad?
winter
The keys to victory in the battle of Stalingrad?
Various key factors played a role in the victory for the Soviets at Stalingrad. The massive numbers of Russian troops gave them a significant advantage and the Russian winter made it difficult for the Germans to advance.
