Blockade of Leningrad

The Blockade of Leningrad was a prolonged military siege during World War II, lasting from September 1941 to January 1944. Nazi Germany encircled the city, cutting off supplies and aiming to starve its residents and demoralize the Soviet Union. Conditions were dire, leading to widespread hunger and suffering; it is estimated that over a million people died from starvation and bombings. Despite these hardships, the people of Leningrad showed remarkable resilience. The siege was eventually lifted in 1944, marking a significant turning point in the war. The blockade remains a symbol of endurance against extreme adversity.