From e8d243e8b87fd426b7c2531150f6328f8b3bf08c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hugo H Date: Thu, 14 May 2026 20:37:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md --- battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) create mode 100644 battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md diff --git a/battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md b/battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..39dac98 --- /dev/null +++ b/battle-of-stalingrad-factfile/whydidthesovietswin.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +# The Battle of Stalingrad +[Back to main]() + +## Why did the Soviets win? + +The Soviets won primarily because they were better prepared for the harsh conditions and used a clever trap. While the German army was focused on fighting inside the city, the Soviet military launched Operation Uranus, which involved attacking the weaker units on the edges of the German line. This successfully surrounded the Germans, cutting off their food and ammunition. + +The "General Winter" factor also played a huge role; Soviet soldiers had the right gear for the -30°C temperatures, while the Germans lacked winter uniforms and their equipment often froze. Additionally, the Soviets moved their factories deep into their territory, allowing them to produce more tanks and planes than the Germans could replace. By staying very close to the German soldiers in the ruins, a tactic called "hugging the enemy", the Soviets also prevented German planes from bombing them without hitting their own men. \ No newline at end of file