What Is the Historical Significance of the Battle of Stalingrad

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the historical significance of the Battle of Stalingrad?

• A)Stalin's forces suffered their most devastating defeat.
• B)Hitler demonstrated the unstoppable force of Blitzkrieg .
• C)The German offensive in the Soviet Union was stopped and then reversed.
• D)The United States made a significant contribution to the defense of a key Soviet city.
• E)Germany and the Soviet Union were unable to defeat one another and quietly withdrew their forces to meet another day.

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Definitions:

Rotation

Movement of a structure about its axis.

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, providing muscle attachment.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle of the chest that assists in the upward movement of the arm and in the breathing process.

Rectus Abdominis

A long muscle running from the pubis to the rib cage, involved in flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvis and lower back.