Battle Of Stalingrad Significance

The Battle of Stalingrad remains as the Soviet’s turning point in WWII. The Battle of Stalingrad lasted from July 17, 1942 - February 2, 1943. Moving onward, the Germans expected for an easy seize of the city but it didn’t turn out that way. Since Stalingrad got its name from Stalin himself the Soviet’s obtained determination to keep control of the city. In order to do this, the Soviet’s built up their army and defense while continuously bringing reinforcements. The Soviet’s plan came from V.I. Chuikov, he took command of the mai defending forces, while the greatest Soviet general, Marshal Georgii K. Zhukov, planned a counteroffensive. In the following days much fierce battling took place. The Battle of Stalingrad takes its spot as one of the
Stalin didn’t care about the amount of casualties as long as he won the battle. So near mid-November the German Soldiers began running low on supplies and on soldiers. Eventually, Zhukov encircled the Germans and even though they could have fought their way out and retreated Hitler wouldn’t allow them to. Hitler declared that they must hold their ground at all costs. The soldiers planned on a resupply happening by air but this couldn’t occur. When the rigged and brutal winters of Russia approached Hitler planned a rescue mission but it failed and left many German soldiers starving and freezing. Finally, on February 2, 1943, General Paulo’s surrenders what remained of the German army and put an end to The Battle of Stalingrad. This battle had so much on the line for the Russians. Due to the win in this battle the Americans formed an alliance with Russia and saw their worth. If Stalin didn’t win this battle the Soviet’s would have never joined the Allies. All in all, this battle caused Hitler great humiliation, discomfort, and distrust in his generals which would eventually lead to his downfall. (“Battle of