Soviet infantry led by Sergeant N. Surkov advances during the Battle of Stalingrad, November–December 1942. Photograph by Alexander Ustinov.
This photograph by Alexander Ustinov shows a Soviet infantry unit led by Sergeant N. Surkov during the Battle of Stalingrad in November–December 1942. Although the exact circumstances of the scene are unknown, the image reflects the conditions under which Red Army infantry fought during one of the most intense urban battles of the Second World War.
By late 1942, Stalingrad had been transformed into a landscape of shattered buildings, factories, and streets devastated by months of bombing, artillery fire, and continuous fighting. Combat frequently took place at close range, with both sides contesting individual buildings and strongpoints throughout the city.
Photographs taken during the battle by frontline correspondents such as Alexander Ustinov remain valuable historical documents. They preserve authentic moments of daily combat and provide an important visual record of the struggle that became a decisive turning point on the Eastern Front.
Technical Photo Data
- 📅 Date: November–December 1942.
- 📍 Location: Stalingrad, USSR.
- 👥 Subject: Soviet infantry unit led by Sergeant N. Surkov.
- 📷 Photographer: Alexander Ustinov.
- 📚 Source of information: Unknown.
Recommended literature
- Antony Beevor — Stalingrad.
- David M. Glantz & Jonathan House — When Titans Clashed.
- Jochen Hellbeck — Stalingrad: The City That Defeated the Third Reich.
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- "Alexander Ustinov Stalingrad"
- "Soviet infantry Stalingrad 1942"