Stalingrad Collection

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

Stalingrad Tractor Plant
Battle in Tractor Plant, later the last stand for the Germans before the liberation of Stalingrad

Street fighting in Stalingrad
Photograph: Street fighting in Stalingrad. A picture from Axis sources shows German soldiers, glad of the shelter of a crater in a Stalingrad street

Mother Russia Statue - Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). Battle of Stalingrad Memorial, Mamajev Kurgan Hill. Russian soldiers in battle statue and massive Mother Russia statue. Date: 2010

Battle of Stalingrad - Aerial view of fuel stores on fire. The Battle of Stalingrad between Germany and the Soviet Union lasted from 17 July 1942 until 2 February 1943

Stalingrad Soldiers
Red Army soldies lie in wait amongst the ruins

Ruined Stalingrad
The ruins of the city, after its liberation. A sculpture of dancing children survives, though battered, like Stalingrad itself

Molotov Cocktail Factory
Factory for the manufacture of the Molotov cocktail, a uniquely Russian disintegrating bomb

Russia, Volgograd - Railway station
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). The Railway station. Date: 2010

Bombed out Stalingrad
Just after the German surrender

Stalingrad Reinforced
Re-inforcements arrive having crossed the Volga River

Russian Soldier and Dog
Soviet soldiers are befriended by a stray dog

Stalingrad - Obs. Post
A Russian observation post in a ruined building

Stalingrad Street Fight
Through a narrow slit, the photographer catches a momentary glimpse of the street fighting which characterises the battle for the city

Troops over Volga
Soviet support troops cross the Volga by raft

Stalingrad Red Trench
Russian soldiers entrenched

DEAD RUSSIANS
Dead Soviet troops in a trench. Date: 1942-43

Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad. Private Collection

Poster, Visit the USSR, Stalingrad, via Intourist Date: 1958

Burning City, Stalingrad, 1942
7083572 Burning City, Stalingrad, 1942 by Wiener, Karl (1901-49); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Aerial view of Stalingrad, USSR, World War II, 1942 (b / w photo)
6015322 Aerial view of Stalingrad, USSR, World War II, 1942 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of Stalingrad, USSR, World War II, 1942)

The Battle of Stalingrad, 1943
The Battle of Stalingrad

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd)
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tsaritsyn (Volgograd, Stalingrad). A bust of Gogol can be seen on a tall plinth in the garden in the foreground

Battle of stalingrad, november 1942

Heinkel He 177 -a few were fitted with a 40mm nose cannon for use around Stalingrad

Grieving Mother Memorial - Volvograd
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - Battle of Stalingrad Memorial at Mamajev Kurgan Hill. The Memorial entited Grieving Mother and the Memorial Cathedral. Date: 2010

Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) - The Battle of Stalingrad Memorial (fought during World War Two between August - January 1942/43)

The Red Mill - Volvograd, Russia
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad): The Red Mill, the only building left from the World War Two Battle of Stalingrad fought between August and January (1942/43). Date: 2010

Eternal Flame at Battle of Stalingrad Memorial
Russia, Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad). Battle of Stalingrad Memorial at Mamajev Kurgan Hill. The Memorial Hall of Honour with the Eternal Flame. Date: 2010

STALINGRAD 1942-43
Despite impending defeat, an exhausted German soldier fights on until the bitter end. War- torn Stalingrad burns behind him

Stalingrad world war ll: at division commander nikolai batyuks command post, nov, 1942

SECOND WORLD WAR. Battle of Stalingrad fought between Russian and German troops. 1942. USSR

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945). Battle of Stalingrad. Fought between the German and Soviet army (August 1942 - February 1943). Artillery into the city of Stalingrad. USSR

Red army infantry attacking in the stalingrad area during world war ll

Stalingrad, september 1942

Presentation of a guards banner, stalingrad jan, 1943

world war ll: battle of stalingrad, 1942

Presentation of decorations december 1942, stalingrad

Liberated stalingrad in january 1943

Battle of stalingrad, world war 2, civilian refugees

Nurse bandaging a wounded soldier during street fighting in stalingrad, december 1942

world war ll: destruction in stalingrad caused by enemy bombing

Stalingrad / devastation during world war two
Stalingrad/devastation during world war two

A hot meal for the men, stalingrad january 1943

World war 2, battle of stalingrad, center of stalingrad showing widespread devastation, feb, 2, 1943

Stalingrad, december 1942, red army troops and dead german solider

Stalingrad, world war ll: reading the latest news feb, 1943

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"Stalingrad: A Grueling Battle for Mother Russia" In the heart of the USSR, Stalingrad became a symbol of resilience and sacrifice during World War II. House to house fighting in Stalingrad showcased the unwavering determination of Soviet soldiers as they defended their city inch by inch against German forces. The iconic Mother Russia Statue stands tall, commemorating the bravery displayed during the Battle of Stalingrad. The Stalingrad Tractor Plant served as a vital stronghold, where workers turned into warriors to protect their homeland. Street fighting in Stalingrad painted a grim picture of destruction and chaos, with every corner becoming a battleground. From above, an aerial view revealed fuel stores on fire - a testament to the fierce clashes that engulfed this strategic location. The battle between Germany and Russia raged on relentlessly, leaving behind ruins that whispered tales of unimaginable suffering endured by both sides. At the solemn Battle Memorial, an Eternal Flame burns bright in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This sacred site serves as a reminder that victory came at an immeasurable cost. Volgograd's railway station stands strong today, witnessing history unfold before its very walls. Bombed out remnants tell stories etched into every brick - tales of heroism and devastation interwoven within its foundations. But amidst all odds, hope prevailed as Stalingrad was reinforced with unyielding determination from its defenders. It stood tall once again after enduring unimaginable destruction; rising like a phoenix from ashes. Stalingrad will forever be remembered as an emblematic chapter in history - where ordinary men became extraordinary soldiers and where Mother Russia's spirit remained unbroken despite overwhelming adversity.