6. Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943)
The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from August 1942 to February 1943, was a pivotal confrontation between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. German forces, aiming to capture the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd), encountered fierce resistance from the Soviet Red Army (iwm.org.uk). The battle was marked by brutal urban warfare and resulted in significant casualties on both sides. The Soviet victory halted the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked a turning point in the European theater of the war.
