Fact Slap 👋 Today in 1942, the Soviet Army under General Georgy Zhukov launch the Operation Uranus - the counterattack to relieve at Stalingrad, turning the tide of the battle in the USSR's favour. Despite the dire situation the Soviets found themselves in November 1941, they have reorganised, have new equipment and can field 1,143,500 troops supported by 894 tanks, 13,451 artillery pieces and 1,500 aircraft. By the 23rd of November, the Soviets have completely encircled the German 6th Army and

A Victorious Marshal Georgy Zhukov tours the ruins of a vanquished Nazi Germany. As a 19 year old private in Tsar Nicholas’ army. He won the Cross of St George not once but twice for extraordinary bravery. The Black and Orange ribbon of that medal now banned in many European countries. #Victory80 #GeorgyZhukov #WWII | Russia Unofficial