Stalingrad
germans wanted the oil of the caucus
began on Sept.1, 1942
germans capture large portions of the city
largest battle in history because over 2 million soldiers died
the battle of stalingrad was the single biggest battle in history with more than 2 million soldiers dying. it took place in and around the soviet city of stalingrad. although the germans entered the city many times, they were never able to fully conqur it and near the end of the battle, the soviets captured 300,000 german troops.
began on Sept.1, 1942
germans capture large portions of the city
largest battle in history because over 2 million soldiers died
the battle of stalingrad was the single biggest battle in history with more than 2 million soldiers dying. it took place in and around the soviet city of stalingrad. although the germans entered the city many times, they were never able to fully conqur it and near the end of the battle, the soviets captured 300,000 german troops.