STALINGRAD ⚔️ UNBELIEVABLE War Stories ⚔️ #history #ww2 #documentary #war

Uncover the heroism and endurance of the Red Army during the ferocious Battle of Stalingrad, the deadliest battle of World War II and the turning point in the European theatre of war. This video is part 9 of our series, "Unbelievable War Stories", where we delve into the most astonishing and impactful events of warfare history.

Stalingrad was not just a city, it was a symbol, and its defense marked a decisive shift in World War II. Fierce close-quarters combat, direct assaults on civilians, and a determined defense that stunned the Nazi forces - Stalingrad has it all.

The city's defenders changed the course of history, and their story is a testament to human resilience and courage. Dive into this brief, intense account of the Battle of Stalingrad, and remember to like and subscribe for more unbelievable war stories.

Background music: "My Army" by The Red Army Choir.

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Three seconds in, the Tractor Factory is shown. Nearly all of it was demolished in 2022 & 2023. However the 28 buildings shown (N48.799°, E044.599°) in the upper area of this photo are still standing in 2023. The photo's upper edge cuts across the circus.

Twelve seconds in, the view is southeast from the belfry of the Svyatotroitskoi Church uphill from the main railyard. Looking across Downtown, a large House of Specialists is near the Volga.

Twenty-nine seconds in, escorted is German General Von Daniels.

Thirty-three seconds in, the view is across the Square to the Univermag building, from a building along Limanosovskya Street.

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This was the true turning point of the war… the battle of Stalingrad made it possible for the British and Americans to secure the beaches of Normandy and push into Europe from the west.