Stalingrad, Battle of, a decisive battle of World War II between Germany and the Soviet Union. The Soviets threw back the German invasion force at the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in a battle that raged from August, 1942, to February, 1943. It was the turning point of the war in Europe, as Germany thereafter was forced to assume the defensive. .
- Home >
- Culture >
- History >
- World Wars >
- World War II >
- Glossary
Battle of Stalingrad
Cite This!
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:
"Battle of Stalingrad" 27 February 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad.htm> 11 February 2012.
Cite
You Might Also Like
Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940
This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. This time period saw the official start to World War II on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945
This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. In order to force Japan to surrender, President Truman gave the command to drop two atomic bombs on Japanese cities. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
