Siege of Stalingrad

The Siege of Stalingrad (1942-1943) was a critical battle in World War II between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It unfolded in the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) and marked a turning point in the war. German forces aimed to capture the city for its strategic value, leading to brutal urban combat and high casualties. The Soviets fiercely defended the city, encircling the German troops by late 1942. The Germans surrendered in February 1943, suffering significant losses. This defeat weakened their Eastern Front, boosting Soviet morale and marking the beginning of a series of Soviet offensives that would push back the German army.