# Battle of Stalingrad (1943)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1943-battle-of-stalingrad
Location: Stalingrad
Categories: battle

The German 6th Army surrendered at Stalingrad on 2 February 1943. About 90,000 prisoners were taken. The Soviet counteroffensive began.

## Why it matters
It was the turning point of the war in Europe.

Ruler at the time: [Adolf Hitler](https://germany-history.com/rulers/adolf-hitler)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Battle of Stalingrad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Battle of Stalingrad](https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad)