WWII - Battle of Stalingrad Ends
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Date
February 02, 1943
Type
World
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Volgograd,
Russia
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On February 2, 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad ended with the surrender of the German 6th Army in the city of Stalingrad, which is now known as Volgograd. The battle was fought in bitter winter conditions, it resulted in nearly 2 million casualties and marked a significant Soviet victory during World War II
It was the turning point of WWII on the Eastern Front, halting the German advance and beginning the Soviet push toward Berlin.