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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.
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What was the date of the Battle of Stalingrad began?
It is not yet proved that Stalingrad happened a certain date, All I know is that The Battle of Stalingrad began sometime between August-December in 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
How did the Battle of Stalingrad happen?
the battle of Stalingrad happened because the Germans needed oil
What was the date of the Battle of Stalingrad began?
It is not yet proved that Stalingrad happened a certain date, All I know is that The Battle of Stalingrad began sometime between August-December in 1942
What was the date of Battle of Stalingrad?
August 19th
What was the date of the Battle of Stalingrad?
The battle for Stalingrad took place between 17 July 1942 and 2 February 1943 .
What date did the Battle of Stalingrad start?
August 23, 1942 .
When did Hitler lose the Battle of Stalingrad exact date please?
The Battle of Stalingrad ended on February 2nd 1945. It ended when a German general negotiated a surrender with the USSR.
Battle of Stalingrad date?
Between August 23, 1942 and February 2, 1943 .
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.
How did the Battle of Stalingrad happen?
the battle of Stalingrad happened because the Germans needed oil
What city was the Battle of Stalingrad fought in?
The battle was fought within the city of Stalingrad itself .
