outcome
Who won the fight?
Russia
what happened to the city of Stalingrad?
Most of it was destroyed by bombs during the fight.
Where was Stalingrad?
Southwest Russia
33+34=?
67
What was Hitler's reaction to the final result of the battle?
He was angry at the loss and "shame" Germany received.
What did this battle do that made a previous campaign irrelevant?
It forced Germany to evacuate and retreat from the Caucasus region which made them give up territory gain in the 1942 summer campaign.
What was an issue that slowed down fighting?
Rubble causing the tanks to get stuck or be blocked.
What countries were involved?
Russia and Germany.
What happened to General Paulus?
Stripped of his rank, and had a day of mourning for the shame that Paulus brought to Germany.
what was main significance of this battle?
It forced Germany into a defensive role throughout the rest of WWll.
When was the first time Hitler acknowledged a defeat for Germany?
After the battle of Stalingrad.
Who were the main Leaders of the armies involved?
Germany had General Friedrich Paulus.
Russia had General Georgy Zhuvok.
What happened to general Zhukov?
Went on to become one of the most decorated Soviet generals over the course of WWll.
How many Germans Died?
750,000 Germans killed.
How many causalities were there in total (civilian+soldier)?
1.8 million Deaths.
What is the bloodiest battle in history?
Battle of Stalingrad.
How many germans were captured?
91,000 Germans captured.
How many Russians Died?
500,000 Russians killed.
What was the sword of Stalingrad?
A gift of honor from Winston Churchill to Joseph Stalin.
What was Stalingrads original name (Before Stalin Took over)?
Tsaritsyn.