Q&A
What is Operation Barbarossa ?
Germany plans to invade Soviet Union.
What is ‘Kessel’?
German troops surrounded by Soviet army at Stalingrad.
Who planned the operation oran?
General Zhukov
Stalin make a propaganda “ people need to fight for our _____”
Motherland
How many people or soldiers in kessel?
300,000
What is Operation Oran?
Big counterattack that the Soviet Union did to Germany at Stalingrad - Russia moves 1 million soldiers without Germany noticing,then they can surround Germany at Stalingrad.
Explain Winter Storm
Break the surrounded circle(they got surrounded by Soviet Union) to rescue GM army
What was the name of the General leading the German army at Stalingrad?
Friedrich Paulus.
Despite such a large battle going on, the city buildings of Stalingrad took very little damage.(Ture of False)
False
What event happened in 31st January 1943
Paulus is surrender or Paulus disobey Hitler
What is the operation ring?
Move in closer and squeeze Germany in all sides and more attack.
What does the word “Pincer” mean?
Get around and squeeze
Who was the leader of the Soviet troops during the Battle of Stalingrad?
Georgy Zhukov
What happened near the end of the battle to make the Germans finally surrender?
The Germans were surrounded by Soviet Troops and began to starve to death
What action did the Red Army launch on 19 November 1942
Operation Oran
What is the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?
It marked a turning point in the war and significantly weakened Germany’s military forces.
How stormtroops work?
Get close to enemy and fight them in small group
Who attacked Moscow again?
Nazis
Where was the city of Stalingrad located?
On the Volga River in the Soviet Union.
Around how many German soldiers soldiers died in the battle?
750,000
Why did German troops focus on invading Stalingrad?
Because it’s name have “ Stalin” and he wants to make Stalin feel embarrassed.
What is Manmaev Kurgan
Highest point at Stalingrad
Who won the battle of Stalingrad ?
the Soviet Union
Why did Guderian’s plan to rescue fail?
Because he did not have many soldiers to break through. Most soldiers were inside the kessel.
Battle of Stalingrad started from 1942 to which year?
1943