During the Battle of Stalingrad, the Volga River became a crucial supply route for Soviet forces. However, Soviet trade on the river was severely hindered due to intense fighting and the presence of German troops, who controlled areas along the riverbanks. The constant shelling and military operations made it dangerous and nearly impossible for Soviet vessels to navigate safely, disrupting normal trade activities and logistics. As a result, the Soviets relied heavily on the river for military supplies rather than commercial trade during this critical period.
The city of Stalingrad straddles the Volga river
They needed the supplies that were going down the Volga river .
Stalingrad on the Volga River .
Across the Volga river .
City of Stalingrad in Russia on the Volga River.
The city of Stalingrad straddles the Volga river
They needed the supplies that were going down the Volga river .
Stalingrad on the Volga River .
Stalingrad
the Volga river
The Volga.
The Volga.
Germany did. They invaded Russia and reach the river Volga and entered into Stalingrad.
During World War II, the most famous 'city on the Volga' was Stalingrad. The locus of German offensive efforts in late 1942, Stalingrad proved to be one of the key turning-points of the war, given the decisive victory won there by the Soviet Union.
Across the Volga river .
Mamaev Kurgan (The Mamayev Monument) , the many memorials to those who fought in WW2 , the Volga river , Stalingrad Madonna , Sword of Stalingrad ,
City of Stalingrad in Russia on the Volga River.