One of the most important as well as one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, the eventual Soviet Victory over Nazi Germany and its allies marked a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.

• Watch the detailed map animation, showing the German offensive’s advance into Stalingrad and the Soviet counter-offensive.

• Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle.

• Read the historical account of the build-up to the operation, the action itself and the aftermath of the battle.

• View the gallery, including photographs and illustrations of Stalingrad, the soldiers, vehicles and weapons. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part.

• Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz.

This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your device.