Here we see the positions of the Russians and German/ Romanian Armies. The Russians had devised a plan to target the weaker of the two, the Romanian divisions and flank the unsuspecting Germans who were facing towards the City of Stalingrad. Unable to fight the Russians while surrounded the Germans soon lost the Battle at Stalingrad.
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The Germans attempted to win Stalingrad by cutting off resources like those seen on the left bombing harbors and boats attempting to make their way across the Volga River behind Stalingrad to deliver supplies Although the German army had superior technology and generals, Hitler had undermined their recommendations and he made his own decisions. In addition Stalingrad was filled with Russian Citizens to give the soldiers motivation to fight. Stalin said "Soldiers fight better for an alive city than for a dead one".
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