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Memorial Volga River Crossing
During the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943), thousands of Red Army troops were ordered to cross the Volga river under heavy enemy fire towards the besieged city. Many of them were killed underway. This memorial commemorates these brave soldiers.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: rodinaexplorer.com
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