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Capture of Stalino
1941 • Donbass
Historical Overview
Battle of Stalino also known as Capture of Stalino was a major engagement of the Second World War fought between the Royal Italian Army and the Germans and Soviet Union during the Eastern Front of World War II. The Italians under the command of Giovanni Messe successfully captured Stalino and forced the Russians to retreat.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
Ger. Army / SS
- Commander: Sepp Dietrich
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: gering
Red Army
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: unbekannt
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Securing Soviet heavy industry resources.
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