Battle of Stalingrad: Facts & Related Content
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| Date | August 22, 1942 - February 2, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Location | Russia • Volga River • Volgograd |
| Participants | Germany • Soviet Union |
| Context | World War II • Eastern Front • The Motherland Calls |
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- In Stalingrad, the average life expectancy of a Soviet soldier was 24 hours.
- Stalin prohibited evacuation from the city, including of children.
- Soviet soldiers serving as reinforcements had to cross the Volga River, and many drowned as a result of the weight of their clothing and weapons.
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