Stalingrad
Definition
Stalingrad was a major battle of World War II in which Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in Southern Russia.
Analogy
Think of Stalingrad as an intense game of tug-of-war. Both sides are pulling with all their might, but eventually, one side (in this case, the Soviet Union) pulls harder and wins. This victory was a turning point in the war because it showed that Nazi Germany could be defeated.
Related terms
Battle of Kursk: A significant battle on the Eastern Front during World War II where German forces were defeated by the Soviets, marking another turning point in favor of the Allies.
Operation Barbarossa: The code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II, which led to battles such as Stalingrad.
Eastern Front: The conflict zone in Central and Eastern Europe during World War II where most intense fighting took place between Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union.
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