The Battle of Russia (1943) Reel 10: Stalingrad Victory & German Surrender

Reel 10 of The Battle of Russia (1943) presents the climax of the Soviet struggle on the Eastern Front with decisive victories that shifted the course of World War II. The reel opens with newspaper headlines announcing Allied landings in Africa before turning to Russia’s all-out offensive. Soviet forces broke the Siege of Leningrad and reinforced Stalingrad with Siberian troops. Maps outline the encirclement strategy that trapped the German 6th Army, while scenes of Christmas celebrations highlight the resilience of the city’s defenders. The footage shows Soviet forces unleashing flamethrowers, rocket guns, ice gliders, tanks, and infantry in a relentless assault. The reel culminates with the ruins of Stalingrad, the surrender of German generals, and the capture of 22 German divisions. Long columns of defeated German soldiers and wrecked equipment illustrate the crushing losses inflicted on the Axis and the decisive Soviet victory.

• Newspaper headlines announcing Allied landings in Africa and Russia’s all-out offensive.
• Soviet forces breaking the Siege of Leningrad and reinforcing Stalingrad with Siberian troops.
• Maps outlining the encirclement strategy trapping the German 6th Army.
• Christmas celebrations in Stalingrad highlighting defender resilience.
• Soviet assaults with flamethrowers, rocket guns, ice gliders, tanks, and infantry.
• Ruins of Stalingrad and surrender of German generals.
• Capture of 22 German divisions and long columns of defeated soldiers and wrecked equipment.