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Battle of Stalingrad The Battle of Stalingrad (23 August 19422 February 1943) was a major battle on the Eastern Front of World War II where Nazi Germany and its allies unsuccessfully fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad (later re ...
(1942–1943), a battle on the Eastern Front of
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, often regarded as the single largest and bloodiest battle in the history of warfare, and one of the most decisive battles of
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, has inspired a number of media works.


Films


Documentary films

* ''
Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'' (1943), a Soviet film shot during the battle * '' The Great Battle on the Volga'' (''Velikaya bitva na Volge''), using archive footage taken by 150 Soviet cameramen during the battle, released in 1962 * (June 1942 – February 1943)


Cinematic films

* ''
The Battle of Stalingrad The Battle of Stalingrad (23 August 19422 February 1943) was a major battle on the Eastern Front of World War II where Nazi Germany and its allies unsuccessfully fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad (later ren ...
'' (''Сталинградская битва''), a 1949 two-part Soviet movie * ''Soldiers'' (Солдаты), a 1958 Soviet movie based on novel by Russian writer and participant of Stalingrad battle
Viktor Nekrasov Viktor Platonovich Nekrasov (russian: Ви́ктор Плато́нович Некра́сов, ) (17 June 1911, Kyiv – 3 September 1987, Paris) was a Russian writer, journalist and editor. Biography Nekrasov was born in Kyiv and graduated ...
* '' Stalingrad: Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?'' (''Hunde, wollt ihr ewig leben?''), a 1958
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film directed by Frank Wisbar * '' Hot Snow'' a 1972 Soviet film about Soviet artillery during Operation Winter Storm * ''
Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'', a 1989 two-part film directed by Yuri Ozerov. * ''
Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'', a 1993
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film directed by Joseph Vilsmaier * '' Enemy at the Gates'', a 2001 Franco-British film which dramatized and in some cases fictionalized elements of real exploits by
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Vasily Zaytsev. Directed by
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and starring
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,
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, Ed Harris and Rachel Weisz * ''
Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'' (2013), a Russian film that tells the story of six Soviet reconnaissance troops and their part in the battle, holding a building along with various units to defend Stalingrad and Volga River from German attacks


Games


Board games

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Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'' (1963),
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*'' Streets of Stalingrad'' (1979), Phoenix Games *'' Turning Point: Stalingrad'' (1989), Avalon Hill *'' Red Barricades: ASL Historical Module 1'' (1990), Avalon Hill *'' Memoir '44: Eastern Front (2005),
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*'' Storm Over Stalingrad'' (2006),
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*'' Stalingrad: Verdun on the Volga'' (2017), Last Stand Games *'' Stalingrad: Advance to the Volga, 1942'' (2023), Take Aim Designs


Video games

*'' The Stalingrad Campaign'' (1986) *''
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'' (2002) Stalingrad *'' Commandos 3: Destination Berlin'' (2003) portrayed the battle in the Stalingrad campaign *''
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'' (2003) famous moments such as crossing of the Volga and the battle for
Pavlov's House Pavlov's House (russian: дом Павлова tr. ''Dom Pavlova'') was a fortified apartment building which Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the ''Wehrmacht'' offensive during the Battle of Stalingrad. The siege lasted from 27 Septe ...
are depicted in the Soviet campaign *''
Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...
'' (2005) *'' Call of Duty 2'' (2005) *'' Call of Duty: World at War'' (2008) portrayed the battle in the first mission of the Soviet campaign, Vendetta, as well as the multiplayer map Revolution. *'' Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad'' (2011), the single player campaign focuses on the Battle of Stalingrad, and several maps in the game portray famous locations of the battle, such as
Pavlov's House Pavlov's House (russian: дом Павлова tr. ''Dom Pavlova'') was a fortified apartment building which Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the ''Wehrmacht'' offensive during the Battle of Stalingrad. The siege lasted from 27 Septe ...
, the Red October Factory and Mamayev Kurgan, among others. The Multiplayer also consisted of several famous locations from the single player so people could experience for themselves what it was like, to an extent. *'' Company of Heroes 2'' (2013) portrayed the battle in certain missions, but was heavily criticized by some Russian players for "being historically inaccurate", and on 7 August DVD sales of the Russian version of the game were halted in Russia, while the game is still available for downloading from Steam. *'' IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad'' (2013)


Literature


Fiction

* A novel written by one of the most celebrated reporters in the
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. * A prequel to Life and Fate, published earlier in Russia. This is the first comprehensive translation into English. * A 1957 German novel written by a Stalingrad veteran and translated into English in 2018. Gerlach wrote another version of this novel in 1945, which was confiscated by the Soviets, and found in Russian state archives in 2012. * A novel focused on a German doctor in Stalingrad. Adapted for the film ''
The Doctor of Stalingrad ''The Doctor of Stalingrad'' (german: Der Arzt von Stalingrad also known as ''Battle Inferno'') is a 1958 German drama film directed by Géza von Radványi and starring O.E. Hasse, Eva Bartok and Hannes Messemer. It is an adaptation of the 195 ...
'' (1958). * A fictional story of a former SS officer, the third chapter ("Courante") takes place in Stalingrad. The book received two major French literary awards (the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française and the Prix Goncourt). * A pseudo-memoir novel. * A novel which was later adapted for the film '' Enemy at the Gates'' (2001). * A postmodern novel that received the 2005
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. * A novel focused on a German tank officer, a Russian sniper, and a child living in Stalingrad. Received the White Pine Award.


Non-fiction

* Michael K. Jones - ''Stalingrad: How the Red Army Triumphed''. Pen & Sword Military, 19 April 2007 * Antony Beevor - '' Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege, 1942-1943''. New York: Viking, 1998. An overall perspective of the battle. Noted for its extensive use of first-hand accounts. *
Viktor Nekrasov Viktor Platonovich Nekrasov (russian: Ви́ктор Плато́нович Некра́сов, ) (17 June 1911, Kyiv – 3 September 1987, Paris) was a Russian writer, journalist and editor. Biography Nekrasov was born in Kyiv and graduated ...
- ''In trenches of Stalingrad'' (Виктор Некрасов "В окопах Сталинграда") * '' Last Letters from Stalingrad'' (German: Letzte Briefe aus Stalingrad), an anthology of letters from German soldiers who took part in the Battle for Stalingrad during World War II. Originally published in West Germany in 1950, the book was translated into many languages (into English by Anthony G. Powell in 1956), and has been issued in numerous editions. * Glantz, David M. & House, Jonathan (1995), ''When Titans Clashed: How the Red Army Stopped Hitler'', Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas, * Glantz, David M. & House, Jonathan (2009), ''To the Gates of Stalingrad – Soviet-German combat operations April to August 1942'', (Kansas UP) * Glantz, David M. & House, Jonathan (2009), ''Armageddon in Stalingrad – September to November 1942'', (Kansas UP), * Glantz, David M. & House, Jonathan (2014), ''Endgame at Stalingrad - Book One: November 1942'', (Kansas UP), * Glantz, David M. & House, Jonathan (2014), ''Endgame at Stalingrad - Book Two: December 1942 - January 1943'', (Kansas UP), * Glantz, David (2011), 'After Stalingrad: The Red Army's Winter Offensive 1942–1943', Helion and Company,


Poetry

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Concert music

* a chamber music piece based on the 1950 book of the same name * A collage of music and recitation based on the book '' Last Letters from Stalingrad'' (1950) In 2005, the Swedish Heavy Metal Band
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wrote a song titled “Stalingrad” which featured on their Primo Victoria album about the battle


Stage productions

* The play ''Stalingrad 1942'' was presented by Theatre Formation Paribartak of India in 2006https://www.webcitation.org/5knv4nq1e?url=http://www.geocities.com/paribartakss/TFP/index.html


Medal art

*1985 table medal issued for the 40th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War. The obverse of the medal depicts a battle scene in Stalingrad with the fire-rescue boat ''Gasitel'' in the foreground and burning Stalingrad in the background. On the reverse of the medal there is the inscription "40 years of the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War". The medal was made by casting zinc alloy. It has a diameter of 98 mm and a weight of 450 g.


References

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Stalingrad Volgograd ( rus, Волгогра́д, a=ru-Volgograd.ogg, p=vəɫɡɐˈɡrat), geographical renaming, formerly Tsaritsyn (russian: Цари́цын, Tsarítsyn, label=none; ) (1589–1925), and Stalingrad (russian: Сталингра́д, Stal ...