1942 ⟶ Red Army Halts German Advance on Stalingrad
The Red Army methods of ferrying troops across the Volga and...
Year
1942
1943
🛑 Red Army Halts German Advance on Stalingrad
The Red Army methods of ferrying troops across the Volga and into Stalingrad directly seems to be a success, as the German advance comes to a halt.⟶
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🇩🇪 German Advance Towards Stalingrad Continues
The Germans continue their successful advance toward Stalingrad.⟶
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💥 Battle of Stalingrad Begins
The Battle of Stalingrad proper may be said to have begun on this date, with German troops in the suburbs; even civilian men and boys are conscripted by the Red Army to assist in the defence.⟶
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🛡️ 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.⟶
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⚔️ Red Army Advances in Stalingrad Encirclement
The Red Army attempt at encirclement of Stalingrad continues with obvious success.⟶
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🛬 Last Airfield at Stalingrad Taken
Last airfield at Stalingrad is taken by Red Army forces, ensuring that the Luftwaffe will be unable to supply German troops any further; Hitler demands that Friedrich Paulus continue fighting and promotes Paulus to Field Marshal in order to bolster morale.⟶
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