1942German Forces Approach Stalingrad

Fighting increases as the Germans approach Stalingrad.
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1942
1943

🇷🇺 German Forces Approach Stalingrad

Fighting increases as the Germans approach Stalingrad.
Eastern FrontStalingradGerman OffensiveSoviet UnionCity SiegeTurning PointMilitary CampaignMajor Battles

🇷🇺 Stalingrad Becomes a Major Challenge for Invaders

It now becomes clear that Stalingrad is the largest challenge to the invaders.
Eastern FrontStalingradSoviet UnionGermanyInvasionWarTurning PointBattle

🇩🇪 German Advance Towards Stalingrad Continues

The Germans continue their successful advance toward Stalingrad.
Eastern FrontGerman OffensiveStalingradSoviet UnionBattle of StalingradMilitary OperationsVolga River

🛡️ Red Army Repels Germans at Grain Silo, Stalingrad

Battle of the "grain silo" in Stalingrad; the Germans are beaten back. The Red Army begins ferrying troops across the Volga at night.
Eastern FrontStalingradBattleSoviet UnionGermanyLogisticsTurning PointWar of Attrition

⚔️ Red Army Advances in Stalingrad Encirclement

The Red Army attempt at encirclement of Stalingrad continues with obvious success.
StalingradEncirclementEastern FrontRed ArmySoviet UnionGerman OffensiveWorld War II

💥 German Forces in Stalingrad Collapse

German forces in Stalingrad are in the last phases of collapse.
StalingradEastern FrontGerman DefeatSoviet UnionBattle of StalingradTurning PointMilitary OperationsWar of Attrition