Stalingrad Collection (#2)

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

Liberation of stalingrad, 1943

Stalingraders return to their destroyed homes in 1943

General konstantin rokossovsky, commander of the first byelorussian front, on the phone prior to the battle for stalingrad, on the right is lieutenant general telegin

Battle of stalingrad during the fall of 1942

Russia, Volgograd - A lock on the River Volga
Russia, between Volgograd (Zaryzin, Stalingrad) and Rostov (Don). The bow of the RV Anton Tschechov in the Volga-Don Channel, entering a lock. Date: 2010

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1942
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers being used in Stalingrad, USSR, in 1942, to attack German positions during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941

Germans in Ukraine
The German advance into the Ukraine overwhelms the Soviet opposition - and so it will till they reach Stalingrad

Rebuilding Stalingrad
The re-building of Stalingrad begins

Attempted Break-Out
An unsuccessful attempt by the Russians to breach the German defences

Soldiers in Dug-Out
Soviet soldiers entertain themselves in a dug-out

Stalingrad Lessons
Russian children take lessons in a bombed school building

Stalingrad Aftermath
Women help in the reconstruction of the city

Stalingrad - Repairs
Soviet troops rest behind the front line and make repairs to their uniforms

Stalingrad Trench
Red Army troops in a trench

Russian War Reporter
A Russian War reporter in a trench with soldiers gets their side of the story

Liberated Village
Village in the Stalingrad district, liberated in the course of the December 1942 offensive. The tank is a Russian T-34

Konstantin Simonov
KONSTANTIN SIMONOV Russian poet, playwright and journalist : correspondent during the Patriotic War; his novel Days and nights is on the battle of Stalingrad

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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.