What was the codename of the Battle of Stalingrad?
Uranus
Operation Uranus, launched by the Soviet Union in November 1942, aimed to encircle the German forces at Stalingrad and marked a major turning point on the Eastern Front during World War II. This surprise counteroffensive successfully trapped the 6th German Army, one of the most powerful units of the Nazi army, inside and around Stalingrad. Germany's inability to break the encirclement or resupply its troops led to a catastrophic defeat, with massive losses. The Battle of Stalingrad is often considered the bloodiest battle in history, symbolizing the brutality and enormity of the conflict on the Eastern Front. It not only shattered the myth of German invincibility but also strengthened the Allies' determination to defeat the Axis.
