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Today in World War II History—December 21, 1942

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Map of the Battle of Stalingrad, 19 Nov-24 Dec 1942 (US Army Command and General Staff College)

Map of the Battle of Stalingrad, 19 Nov-24 Dec 1942 (US Army Command and General Staff College)

80 Years Ago—Dec. 21, 1942: German forces under Gen. Erich von Manstein come within 30 miles of Stalingrad, but Hitler refuses to allow 6th Army to break out of the besieged city to meet them.

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