Russia, 1942
- The Russian counterattack fizzled outside of Moscow, but protected the city
- The Germans regroup and attack to the North (Leningrad) and South (Stalingrad)
Stalingrad
- Germans want the oil fields of the Caucasus Region
- Begin Sept. 1, 1942
- Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting
- Nov. 23, 1942 Germans get trapped in the city
- German Commander Von Poulos ordered to fight to the death
- Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 300,000 German troops surrender
American Lend-Lease
- Begins to Britain in1941 before USA in War
- Begins to Soviets through Iran in 1942
- Stalingrad was part of this supply route
The End of the War on the Eastern Front
- From Stalingrad onward the Germans were on the defensive
- Russians advance all the way to Berlin
- Largest tank battle in history 5-15 July 1943 at Kursk
- Jan. 27, 1944 Siege of Leningrad broken
- 16 April Berlin offensive begins
Summary
The four turning points of World War II are Russia, Stalingrad, the American Lend-Leas and the end of the War on the Eastern Front