Notes
Germans want the oil fields of the Caucasus region
Begin Sept. 1, 1942
Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting
Nov. 23, 1942 Germans get trapped in the city
German Commander Von Poulus ordered to fight to the death
Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 300,000 German troops surrender
The a major turning point on the Eastern Front of WWII
Largest battle in human history (2 million casualties)
Begin Sept. 1, 1942
Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting
Nov. 23, 1942 Germans get trapped in the city
German Commander Von Poulus ordered to fight to the death
Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 300,000 German troops surrender
The a major turning point on the Eastern Front of WWII
Largest battle in human history (2 million casualties)
Summary
The battle of Stalingrad had started on September 1, 1942. Germans had captured most of it through street to street fighting. The Soviets then circled the city and trapped 2 300 000 German troops. This was the largest battle in history with 2 million casualties.
Quotes
"After lunch on August 23, a colossal bombardment of the city began. The whole city was razed in just two days. The central district was destroyed first. We left for a refugee centre – on the next day, our house just wasn’t there any longer." Boris Kryzhanovsky, memoirs of Stalingrad resident