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history of WWII

Unit 1
World War II Alliances
Allied PowersAxis PowersNeutral Powers
Unit 2 • Chapter 3

Battle of Stalingrad

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The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle of World War II fought from August 1942 to February 1943. It took place on the banks of the Volga River in the city of Stalingrad, now Volgograd, Russia. The battle was a turning point in the war, and resulted in the defeat of the German Sixth Army. The battle was one of the bloodiest in history, with an estimated 1.5 million casualties.

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