WHO
Who ran Germany during this time?
Adolf Hitler
What did people have to resort to for food?
Wallpaper, zoo animals, household pets, and leather.
How did the Battle of Leningrad end?
Soviet soldiers broke through the German line of defence at key points and recaptured hundreds of towns and villages in the region.
When did the Battle begin?
1941
Why did the Germans invade the Soviet Union in the first place?
They wanted to conquer more land
Who was in control of the Soviet Union during this time?
Joseph Stalin
What did the Germans do in the beginning of the battle?
German artillery and air bombardments came several times a day during the first months of the siege.
How long did the battle last?
872 days
When did the starvation period start?
December
Why didn't enough supply trucks make it across Lake Ladoga?
It froze over
Who was Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb?
German field marshal and ww1 criminal
What did people do to keep warm during the winter?
Burned books and furniture
How many people died overall?
636,000
When did the Soviet forces approach Leningrad, forcing the Germans to retreat?
January 27, 1944
*BONUS*
True or False? This battle was the longest and costliest.
True