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About The Battle Of Stalingrad: Hitler's First Major Defeat Of WW2 | Battles Won & Lost

In 1944, Monte Cassino was all that stood in the way of the Allied advance on Rome. But was the persistent bombing of the historic Benedictine monastery really necessary, having caused "the greatest cultural loss of the war." Also in this episode of Battles Won & Lost, we explore some more decisive battle of WWII including, The Battle of Stalingrad, The Anzio Landing and The Battle of Britain. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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The Battle Of Stalingrad: Hitler's First Major Defeat Of WW2 | Battles Won & Lost
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50 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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