Sound like you wouldn't have had much fun in Stalingrad.

I don't recognise the Lord Snoad quote though. Where it's from? Or is it just something you feel personally?

@ChaosEngine I imagine because trench warfare was actually used in a few cases during WW2. From Wikipedia:

"Combined arms tactics where infantry, artillery, armour and aircraft cooperate closely greatly reduced the importance of trench warfare.

It was, however, still a valuable method for reinforcing natural boundaries and creating a line of defence. For example, at the Battle of Stalingrad, soldiers on both sides dug trenches within the ruins. In addition, before the start of the Battle of Kursk, the Soviets constructed a system of defence more elaborate than any other they built during World War I. These defences succeeded in stopping the German armoured pincers from meeting and enveloping the salient."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_warfare#World_War_II

Wonder if he's retired KGB?? The Birdman of Stalingrad!

Battlefield! I adored this series when I first saw it. A documentary that doesn't pull punches with the nerdy details.

And with regards to the Battle of Stalingrad -- it was the greatest drama in World War 2, which was the greatest drama in human history. I guess you could argue that the Battle of Midway was likewise a turning point in the war, but the scale and horror of the Battle of Stalingrad are exceptional

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I seriously doubt this will get a lot of hits, much less votes, but anyway ... enjoy.

I was watching this exact clip the other day on youtube but didn't submit to the sift because I didn't think it would get any votes. It's been about 10 years since I've seen the whole thing. Great movie.

The Battle of Stalingrad is a commonly used name in English sources for several large operations by Germany and its allies and Soviet forces conducted with the purpose of ensuring possession of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd), which took place between 17 July 1942 and February 2, 1943, during the Second World War.

The results of these operations are often cited as one of the turning points of World War II. The Battle of Stalingrad was the bloodiest battle in human history, with combined casualties estimated to be above 1.5 million. The battle was marked by brutality and disregard for military and civilian casualties by both sides. The German offensive to take Stalingrad, the battle inside the city, and the Soviet counter-offensive which eventually trapped and destroyed the 6th Army and other Axis forces around the city was the second large-scale German defeat of the Second World War. In Soviet and Russian historiography the struggle included ten campaigns, strategic and operational level operations. - wiki

Mink I agree that Stalingrad was the bloodiest battle in WWII. Was it the ultimate deciding factor for ending the war... err .... no.

If you ever played Axis and Allies as a kid like I did then you would have at times played the Russians in the battles of Stalingrad, Berlin and Prussia. Russia always seemed to win because of the advantage of vast numbers of troops even though they had a disadvantage in weaponry supply.

Stalingrad was a pivotal battle that is undisputable. Did the war end as a result of toppling the Nazi regime>? No.

sorry if i write bad in english. i think it is better than how you write in russian.

also sorry about grandfather but you are not the only one who lost family. some people in stalingrad were EATING family think about it

CP you are fixated on this idea that there were other battles. OH REALLY? I THINK EVERYONE FUCKING AGREES WITH YOU.

Were there any battles more bloody or pivotal than Stalingrad... err.... no.

Are americans famous for their "educated class" forming the majority of the population? Famous for having geography and history scholars roaming the streets? Er... no.

Can we calm down now? Nobody dissed your grandfather.

Yes giving you a rebuttal is "getting worked up" isn't it? Yes it does upset me a bit since my grandfather died in Belgium at the Battle of the Bulge.. yet what sacrifice has he made when most people could care less that many have died so they could be free.

I think you underestimate the educated class of America in knowing about Stalingrad. But hey it's easy for ppl to just say we're stupid Americans.. kind of fun to put someone down isn't it?

are you saying you think most people in america know where/what stalingrad is? you wanna go out into the street and video a few people and send me the youtube link?

and i wasn't taught WWII, that's just a fact, it wasn't on the syllabus, we spent about 20 minutes on it, but we did months on Hitler's rise to power. i don't remember saying the war was a race to berlin. you twisted that, fox news style.

i think you're getting a bit worked up about it.

lol at "constitutional patriot" vs "stalingrad1942"

but yeah, russia did win the war, and no i didn't learn that in school. I mean i learnt the fact, it was briefly said in class that the russians were first to berlin.... but stalingrad? not so much about that. we just learnt how hitler was evil and the battle of britain was awesome.

so maybe cp you were lucky enough to get a good education and be listening at the time, but i think it's fair play to suggest that most "westerners" aren't so lucky or so giveashit.

no upvote... it's fucking BBC retardopresenters again.