The Battle of Stalingrad was a crucial turning point in World War II, where the Soviet Union's victory stopped Hitler's advance and changed the course of history. The battle prevented the Nazis from carrying out their plan to exterminate European Jews. The conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany was a clash of ideologies and leadership styles. Despite the Soviets' failure to deliver a decisive blow to the Germans, the battle had significant implications for the outcome of the war. New evidence challenges the myths surrounding the battle and the key figures involved.