Turning Point 1943: Stalingrad, Kursk, El AlameiN
Notes:
- The Russian counterattack fizzled outside of Moscow, but protected the city
- The Germans regroup and attack to the north (Leningrad) and south (Stalingrad)
- Germans want the oil fields of the Caucasus region
- Begin Sept. 1, 1942
- Germans capture much of the city in street to street fighting
- Nov. 23, 1942 Germans get trapped in the city
- German Commander Von Poulus ordered to fight to the death
- Between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 300,000 German troops surrender
- Begins to Britain in 1941 before USA in war
- Begins to the Soviets through Iran in 1942
- Stalingrad was part of this supply route
- From Stalingrad onward the Germans were on the defensive
- Russians advance all the way to Berlin
- Largest tank battle in history 5-15 July 1943 at Kursk
- Jan. 27, 1944 Siege of Leningrad broken
- 16 April Berlin offensive begins
- (Dec. 1941) the Japanese attack, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dutch East Indies (oil)
- Battle of Coral Seas (May 1942) (First Battle where aircrafts carriers do not see each other)
- Battle of Midway June, 1942 Japanese lose 4 carriers to U.S. 1
- A process of Island hopping begins in the Pacific (Guadalcanal)
- Battle of Leyte Gulf (Philippines) Oct. 1944 (Largest naval battle ever in history) Japanese lose have of their remaining fleet and 4 more carriers (kamikazes begin)
Summary: in 1943 there were a few turning points that were crucial for the Allies. The battle of Stalingrad had been a success for Russia and the began to push back Germany, and in the Atlantic the US had defeated the Japanese in many battles at sea.
Subjective question: If the US did not have the aircraft carrier, would they be able to defeat the Japanese?
Quote: "Ideas are more powerful than Guns. We would not let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas?" - Stalin
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