Military & Warfare

German Forces Initiate Siege of Leningrad

The Siege of Leningrad commenced as German forces cut off the city, leading to one of the longest and most devastating sieges in history. This military operation aimed to seize control of Leningrad, the then-capital of the Soviet Union's northwestern region. The German Army Group North surrounded the city, leaving its inhabitants vulnerable to starvation and relentless bombardment. Within a short period, the city's fate hung in the balance as supplies dwindled and the Soviet defenders prepared for an arduous stalemate.

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