Stalingrad

Why did Hitler decide to attack Stalingrad in 1942? (click all that apply)

• To take the city named for his rival.

• To seize vital oil supplies south of the city.

• To sieze the Soviet capital.

• To relieve Italian troops in southern Russia.

During the Battle of Stalingrad Soviet soldiers who retreated were executed for cowardliness.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is true about the Battle of Stalingrad? (click all that apply)

• The rubble within the city made ideal defensive positions.

• The Soviets used snipers to eliminate German officers.

• Germans nicknamed the battle "Rattenkrieg" due to fierce urban combat.

• German forces controlled 9/10ths of the city by Oct. 1942.

What was Operation Uranus during the Battle of Stalingrad?

• A secret operation to evacuate high ranking Soviets.

• A massive Soviet counterattack that encircled German forces.

• Germany's last desperate attempt to escape encirclement.

• The aerial supply of German forces stuck inside Stalingrad.

After being promoted to Field Marshall by Hitler, Frederich Paulus refused to surrender and died during Stalingrad.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad? (Click all that apply)

• It resulted in a German victory.

• Most see it as the major turning point of WWII in Europe.

• It was the deadliest battle of WWII with over 2 million causalities.

• After the battle Germany failed to regain the offensive.