battle of stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major conflict during World War II that took place between German and Soviet forces in the city of Stalingrad, now known as Volgograd, Russia. Lasting from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943, it was a turning point in the war as the Soviet Union successfully defended the city and inflicted a significant defeat on the German army, marking the first major German loss in the war. The battle was characterized by intense urban warfare, heavy casualties, and brutal conditions, ultimately leading to the Soviet victory and weakening the German army's eastern front.
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