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HISTORY IN PICTURES
STALIN’S LAST STAND
The Soviet Army turned the tide of the Nazi invasion — and
possibly World War II — at the Battle of Stalingrad. An
all-out battle, 1,000 tons of bombs were dropped on the
city, while 2 million men fought hand-to-hand, street-
by-street to seize control of it for almost six months.
However, the Soviets gained the upper hand
during the gruelling winter months, forcing
the Germans to surrender and retreat.
1942
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