Notes On Battle Of Stalingrad Flashcards
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Q
What was the military significance of the city?
A
Created tanks, steel, and small arms.
Location-oil fields
1
Q
Why was Stalingrad attacked by Hitler?
A
The name
The land
2
Q
Who did Stalin refuse to let his soldiers retreat?
A
City names after Stalin, he wasn’t going to let it go.
Morale
3
Q
Why was the fighting brutal in Stalingrad?
A
Hand to hand combat
Weather
Trenches
Fight to the last man
4
Q
Why did the German army not retreat?
A
Volga only has one bank
Hitler wouldn’t let them
Hitler didn’t want to lose to Stalin
5
Q
Why did the Germans lose the Battle of Stalingrad?
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Hitler wouldn't let then retreat Weather was -20•F and they only had summer clothing Disease from trench Poor flanks Russians were familiar with land Russians were prepared
6
Q
What was the significance of the loss of the battle of Stalingrad?
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