Stalingrad: A Victory That Changed World War II 80 Years Ago
Summary by NewsWall Apr 16 23
- The German general Friedrich Paulus' 6th Army took control of 90 percent of the city.
- The Soviets launched a decisive onslaught in January 1943, retaking the destroyed city district by district until the last German troops surrendered on February 2, 1943.
- Originally known as Tsaritsyn, the city was renamed Stalingrad under the reign of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1925.
- The city is steeped in nostalgia for the former Soviet Union, which fuels a thriving historical tourism industry.
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Putin Sends Warning to West on 80th Anniversary of Battle of Stalingrad : Speaking during a ceremony in Volgograd on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s missile and drone barrage from ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
- Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.
- The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.
- Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.
- The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
Schumacher’s wife makes emotional $6m call: Michael Schumacher’s family has made the difficult and emotional decision to auction off his personal collection of ...
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Quick Glance: Michael Schumacher's Watch Collection Set for Auction
- Eight luxury watches owned by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher will be auctioned, potentially fetching over $4.8 million in total.
- The watches will be displayed in New York and auctioned in Geneva, featuring a F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1 expected to sell for up to $2.2 million.
- Other highlights include a Rolex Daytona priced at up to $440,000 and an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak valued at up to $280,000.
- With personal significance from Schumacher's racing career, these watches are unique collector's items for Formula 1 enthusiasts and watchmaking connoisseurs.
Ask a German: Do you ever forget the gender of words?: Remembering whether a noun is der, die or das can be tricky for non-natives. In the first of our series ...
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