Battle of Stalingrad

The Germans initiated a decisive attack on the city, confident of their victory. However, the Soviet forces unexpectedly launched a counterattack, rising from the ashes. As time passed, the resistance against the Germans grew stronger.

What event marked the beginning of the German attack on the city?

• An air raid

• A naval blockade

• A ground invasion

• A diplomatic negotiation

How did the Germans feel about their position in the city?

• They were uncertain and hesitant

• They were planning a retreat

• They were confident of victory

• They were seeking a truce

What was the response of the Soviet forces to the German occupation?

• They fortified their defenses

• They requested international aid

• They launched a counterattack

• They surrendered immediately

What happened to the resistance as the battle progressed?

• It grew stronger by the hour

• It remained the same

• It was completely crushed

• It weakened over time

Which forces rose up from the ashes to counterattack?

• The Soviet forces

• The Allied forces

• The Axis forces

• The Neutral forces