Battle of Stalingrad Flashcard

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When did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?

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August 1942 - February 1943

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How many troops fought in the Battle of Stalingrad?

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More than two million

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What was the significance of Stalingrad in the battle?

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It was a major industrial center

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Who were the main forces involved in the battle?

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Nazi Germany and the Axis powers

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What was the ultimate goal of the German Wehrmacht in attacking Stalingrad?

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To occupy an important industrial center

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What was the impact of the Battle of Stalingrad on the Allied forces?

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It turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allied forces

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What was the significance of the Volga River in the battle?

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It was a major trade route for the city

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What was the impact of the Russian winter on the German forces?

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It weakened the German forces

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad for the German forces?

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They suffered heavy losses and were trapped

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Who were the Russian generals who organized the counterattack on Stalingrad?

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Georgy Zhukov and Aleksandr Vasilevsky