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The Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 - February 1943) epitomized both the inflexibility of Hitler's strategy and the resoluteness of Soviet resistance. Urban warfare created an environment that proved detrimental to the encroaching German forces. While the Germans were increasingly occupied by street-to-street fighting, the Soviets, utilizing American-supplied resources and adopting innovative tactics, orchestrated a counteroffensive that encircled the German Sixth Army.
Ultimately, the encirclement of Stalingrad signified a turning point in the war. The devastating losses inflicted on German forces were compounded by those in North Africa, which eroded morale and contributed to the weakening of Axis strength across multiple fronts.