History of Europe

How many casualties was on each side during the Battle of Stalingrad?

The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history, resulting in millions of casualties on both sides. Here is a breakdown of estimated casualties for both the Axis and Soviet forces during the battle:

Axis Forces:

- German: Approximately 300,000 killed, wounded, or captured.

- Romanian: Approximately 150,000 killed, wounded, or captured.

- Italian: Approximately 120,000 killed, wounded, or captured.

- Hungarian: Approximately 100,000 killed, wounded, or captured.

Total Axis Casualties: Approximately 670,000 killed, wounded, or captured.

Soviet Forces:

- Estimated Soviet casualties ranged from 1.1 million to 1.5 million. This includes those killed in combat, died from starvation, exposure, or disease.

It's important to note that these casualty figures are estimates and vary depending on different sources. The exact numbers may never be known with certainty due to the chaotic and large-scale nature of the battle.