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The Battle of Stalingrad lasted from August 23 1942 until February 2 1943

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Battle Of Stalingrad

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Stalingrad After The War (1947)

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Bataille De Stalingrad

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Battle of Stalingrad, soviet t-34 tanks in battle, 1942 or 1943. Pin by Paolo Marzioli

German infantrymen watch the planes of the Luftwaffe in the skies of Stalingrad, which bombed the Soviet building, paving the way for the ground troops to move into the command outpost of the Soviet 13th Guards Division. Panzer Iv, German Soldiers Ww2, German Army, Luftwaffe, Focke Wulf 190, Self Propelled Artillery, Germany Ww2

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German infantrymen watch the planes of the Luftwaffe in the skies of Stalingrad, which bombed the Soviet building, paving the way for the ground troops to move into the command outpost of the Soviet 13th Guards Division.

The Russian's began their final assault on the pocket, 'Operation Koltso' (Ring), on the 10th of January. It commenced with a ferocious bombardment using 7000 artillery pieces, which lasted for an hour. The south western tip of the pocket bore the brunt of the first Russian attacks as the bombardment subsided. 9 Songs, History, Battaglia, January, Pocket, Ring, Historia

The Russian's began their final assault on the pocket, 'Operation Koltso' (Ring), on the 10th of January. It commenced with a ferocious bombardment using 7000 artillery pieces, which lasted for an hour. The south western tip of the pocket bore the brunt of the first Russian attacks as the bombardment subsided.

This Russian performs a very vital duty. Gun in hand and a food tiffin on his back the man crawls through the ruins of Stalingrad to give food to the Soviet soldiers fighting at the "front line". Military Photos, Military History, Military Art, Battle Of Moscow, Soviet Army, Army Soldier

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Battle Of Moscow

This Russian performs a very vital duty. Gun in hand and a food tiffin on his back the man crawls through the ruins of Stalingrad to give food to the Soviet soldiers fighting at the "front line".

Russians fire mortar shells at German positions. The fighting happened at close quarters in Stalingrad. Unseen Images, Ww2 History, Red Pictures, Story Of The World, Red Army

Story Of The World

Russians fire mortar shells at German positions. The fighting happened at close quarters in Stalingrad.

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Operation Barbarossa

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The Soviet soldiers celebrate after the German Sixth Army surrenders.

Hitler had become obsessed with the capture of the city that bore Stalin's name. Not only was the city an important armaments production center, river port and transport hub, but encapsulated all that Bolshevism stood for. Stalin meanwhile declared that the city should be held at any cost, issuing his infamous 'Not one step back' order in August. American Soldiers, Ancient History, World History

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Ancient History

Hitler had become obsessed with the capture of the city that bore Stalin's name. Not only was the city an important armaments production center, river port and transport hub, but encapsulated all that Bolshevism stood for. Stalin meanwhile declared that the city should be held at any cost, issuing his infamous 'Not one step back' order in August.

In the Autumn of 1942, the German Army had again succeeded in making large Territorial gains in Russia. However it had not captured the considerable amounts of men and material as had been the case in 1941. The German advance had again reached its limits and the Red Army was preparing to deal a series of counter offensives against it. Erich Hartmann, Mg34, German Uniforms, Korean War

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In the Autumn of 1942, the German Army had again succeeded in making large Territorial gains in Russia. However it had not captured the considerable amounts of men and material as had been the case in 1941. The German advance had again reached its limits and the Red Army was preparing to deal a series of counter offensives against it.

German soldiers take position in the factory "Red October" in Stalingrad. Fall, 1942 Close Quarters Combat, Panzer, War Machine

Close Quarters Combat

German soldiers take position in the factory "Red October" in Stalingrad. Fall, 1942

Late November. The Germans are feeling the pinch. Leaves were cancelled and the end was no where in sight. German morale was sagging. The faces of these soldiers in Stalingrad says it all. War Photography

War Photography

Late November. The Germans are feeling the pinch. Leaves were cancelled and the end was no where in sight. German morale was sagging. The faces of these soldiers in Stalingrad says it all.

This photograph was taken after the capture of the grain silo in Stalingrad on 21 September 1942, one of the most strongly defended buildings in the city. In this huge grain elevator, south of the Tsaritsa Gorge, the fighting was merciless. Both sides incurred terrible losses trying to capture and retain it. For three days troops of 24. Panzer-Division pounded the massive concrete structure with artillery, antitank guns, mortars, and tank guns, setting the grain on fire. Hand-to-hand combat rage Central And Eastern Europe, Concrete Structure, Old Pictures

Central And Eastern Europe

Concrete Structure

This photograph was taken after the capture of the grain silo in Stalingrad on 21 September 1942, one of the most strongly defended buildings in the city. In this huge grain elevator, south of the Tsaritsa Gorge, the fighting was merciless. Both sides incurred terrible losses trying to capture and retain it. For three days troops of 24. Panzer-Division pounded the massive concrete structure with artillery, antitank guns, mortars, and tank guns, setting the grain on fire. Hand-to-hand combat rage

An assult gun waits in the lee of the building, covered by a machine gunner. This battalion lost three officers the previous day two to deaht and one to wounds. Its first objective was the main gate of the Tractor Factory. Ww2 Tanks, Warfare, Wwii, Germany, Main Gate

An assult gun waits in the lee of the building, covered by a machine gunner. This battalion lost three officers the previous day two to deaht and one to wounds. Its first objective was the main gate of the Tractor Factory.

The Reich (1939 - 1945)

The Reich (1939 - 1945)

Battle of Stalingrad

Russian soldier with a Thompson submachine gun. Stalingrad, January 1943. This is a day in the life of a soldier because it is showing how miserable and cold some of the battles were. And how the soldiers had to stand in the cold for hours. Ww2 Weapons, Submachine Gun

Russian soldier with a Thompson submachine gun. Stalingrad, January 1943. This is a day in the life of a soldier because it is showing how miserable and cold some of the battles were. And how the soldiers had to stand in the cold for hours.

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Battle of Stalingrad

German infantrymen at the Red October factory Rare Historical Photos, Millwall, Photographs, Rare Images

Rare Historical Photos

German infantrymen at the Red October factory

STALINGRAD / AIRLIFT / TRANSPORT PLANE. Support of the encircled 6th Army in Stalingrad by airlift. Soldiers waiting for the landing of a Ju 52 transport aircraft. Photo, December 1942. akg-images Cromwell Tank, European Map, Female Marines, Army Infantry, Landing

STALINGRAD / AIRLIFT / TRANSPORT PLANE. Support of the encircled 6th Army in Stalingrad by airlift. Soldiers waiting for the landing of a Ju 52 transport aircraft. Photo, December 1942. akg-images

Original German map from Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. The frontline is now completely frozen around the infamous Stalingrad pocket. It will remain so for over a month. All action is now taking place on the Chir River west of the Don, and soon on the Aksai River where the German Command will launch operation Wintergewitter (Winter Storm), the attempt to link up with the encircled 6th Army. [Stalingrad Battle Data on Facebook] Winter Storm, Vintage World Maps, German, November, Frozen

Vintage World Maps

Original German map from Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. The frontline is now completely frozen around the infamous Stalingrad pocket. It will remain so for over a month. All action is now taking place on the Chir River west of the Don, and soon on the Aksai River where the German Command will launch operation Wintergewitter (Winter Storm), the attempt to link up with the encircled 6th Army. [Stalingrad Battle Data on Facebook]

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The battle of Stalingrad

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German soldiers, Stalingrad area, pin by Paolo Marzioli

Battle of Stalingrad July 17 1942 - February 2, 1943

Battle of Stalingrad July 17 1942 - February 2, 1943

After the Sixth Army had fallen. Italian POW. Starving, broken, hopeless. And very weary. 1943. Stalingrad. Warsaw Uprising, Italian Army, Ww2 Pictures, Historia Universal, Military Units

Warsaw Uprising

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After the Sixth Army had fallen. Italian POW. Starving, broken, hopeless. And very weary. 1943. Stalingrad.

After the Battle of Stalingrad finished with the destruction of the German forces, these local boys found a literal treasure trove of abandoned weapons and equipment. Here they posed for the camera carrying ammo belts, ammo boxes, machine guns and rifles, all German. February 1943. Ordnance strewn over the battlefield remained a real hazard well into the 1960s. Willy Brandt Haus, German Soldier, Russian Boys, Kids Shows, Dieselpunk, Second World

Willy Brandt Haus

After the Battle of Stalingrad finished with the destruction of the German forces, these local boys found a literal treasure trove of abandoned weapons and equipment. Here they posed for the camera carrying ammo belts, ammo boxes, machine guns and rifles, all German. February 1943. Ordnance strewn over the battlefield remained a real hazard well into the 1960s.

ostfeldzug: “ German assault squad, Stalingrad 1942. ” History Photos

ostfeldzug: “ German assault squad, Stalingrad 1942. ”

The Battle of Stalingrad

The Battle of Stalingrad