2 Minute History Battle of Stalingrad

This 2 minute history explores the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, highlighting its significance as a turning point in the conflict. The segment details the brutal confrontation between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943, emphasizing the fierce urban warfare and strategic importance of the city. It describes the Soviet counteroffensive, Operation Uranus, which encircled the German forces, leading to their eventual surrender. The episode underscores the battle's role in halting German advances and setting the stage for Soviet offensives that contributed to the fall of Berlin.