- In 1942, the germans made an advancement to Stalingrad - The germans wanted it because of the oil fields in the Caucasus region - They also wanted it because of its namesake - The Russian were not ready to give it up - The Russians had them surrounded in November of that year, having them trapped in the city - In January of 1943, 300,000 Germans troops surrendered - This battle was a major turning point in the war - Largest human battle in history, with roughly 2 million casualites
Summary: Germany started out strong, but the Russians outwitted them in the end