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The Battle of Stalingrad was a major turning point in World War II, and is considered the bloodiest battle in recorded human history. The battle was marked by the brutality and disregard for civilian casualties on both sides. The battle is taken to include the German siege of the southern Russian city of Stalingrad (today Volgograd), the battle inside the city, and the Soviet counter-offensive which eventually trapped and destroyed the German Sixth Army and other Axis forces in and around the city. Total casualties are estimated at between 1 and 2 million. The Axis powers lost about a quarter of their total manpower on the Eastern Front, and never recovered from the defeat. For the Soviets, who lost almost one million soldiers and civilians during the battle, the victory at Stalingrad marked the start of the liberation of the Soviet Union, leading to eventual victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

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What battle did Russia and Germany have that took Russia on the offense?

Assuming you mean WW2, the battle of Stalingrad. This was a huge battle in the city of Stalingrad (what else) today known as Volgograd as it lies on the river Volga. This battle took place between August 1942 and February 1943. It involved many hundreds of thousands of troops, both Russian and German. In the end, the Soviets (USSR) was able to encircle the German invaders and have them surrender. This battle effectively halted the German advance allowing the Russians to take a large offensive, eventually leaving to another massive Russian victory near Kursk.


Why did Stalingrad take place?

The battle of Stalingrad was fought by Germany to allow access into the Oil rich caucus, which would have helped a fuel starved German war-machine, not to mention that the city was named after Josef Stalin, the current political leader of the USSR, thus an Icon of the Soviet union which could not fall.


Why did the battle of moscow take place?

because Nazis wanted to capture the capital of russia which was.............


What was the turning point in Russia during World War 2?

(1. Late 1941 - Nazis failed to take Leningrad). 2. November 1941 - Advance on Moscow halted 15 miles from the Kremlin, German forces thrown back a considerable distance by early December 1941. ***3. August 1942-February 1943 - Battle of Stalingrad*** - The key turning-point of WW2 in Europe. After this the Germans had no hope of winning the war in Europe. 4. July 1943 = Battle of Kursk. Soviet victory in the largest tank battle ever.


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Were did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

Russia .


What year did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

1942 .


What year did Stalingrad take place?

The Battle of Stalingrad, began in the summer of 1942 and ended in January 1943


When did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

July 17,1942- February 2, 1943


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What battle did Russia and Germany have that took Russia on the offense?

Assuming you mean WW2, the battle of Stalingrad. This was a huge battle in the city of Stalingrad (what else) today known as Volgograd as it lies on the river Volga. This battle took place between August 1942 and February 1943. It involved many hundreds of thousands of troops, both Russian and German. In the end, the Soviets (USSR) was able to encircle the German invaders and have them surrender. This battle effectively halted the German advance allowing the Russians to take a large offensive, eventually leaving to another massive Russian victory near Kursk.


Why did the battle of moscow take place?

because Nazis wanted to capture the capital of russia which was.............


Why did Stalingrad take place?

The battle of Stalingrad was fought by Germany to allow access into the Oil rich caucus, which would have helped a fuel starved German war-machine, not to mention that the city was named after Josef Stalin, the current political leader of the USSR, thus an Icon of the Soviet union which could not fall.


How long did it take the axis powers to capture Stalingrad?

The Axis powers never won the battle for Stalingrad which turned into a significant defeat for the Axis forces from which they never recovered .


Were did the battle of moscow take plce?

Russia .


Why did the battle of crecy take place?

why did the battle of crecy take place?


What was the turning point in Russia during World War 2?

(1. Late 1941 - Nazis failed to take Leningrad). 2. November 1941 - Advance on Moscow halted 15 miles from the Kremlin, German forces thrown back a considerable distance by early December 1941. ***3. August 1942-February 1943 - Battle of Stalingrad*** - The key turning-point of WW2 in Europe. After this the Germans had no hope of winning the war in Europe. 4. July 1943 = Battle of Kursk. Soviet victory in the largest tank battle ever.