Panoramic museum battle of stalingrad panoramic museum battle of stalingrad second world war 19391945 sights battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaytsev is a legendary russian sniper and war hero, who fought at the battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaytsev was a russian sniper who served during the world war ii. The battle for stalingrad, which describes the events surrounding the battle of stalingrad in the winter of 1942 and 1943. The best book i have read about stalingrad is a book written by antony beevor and its called stalingrad. The battle of stalingrad in film and history written with strong socialistcommunist political under and overtones. He brought home his first trophy at the age of twelve. I wanted the to read about the fate of stalingrad but this book gives so much detailes about the battle that it is hard to grasp everything. March 23, 1915 december 15, 1991 was a soviet sniper during world war ii, notable particularly for his activities between november 10 and december 17, 1942, during the battle of stalingrad. Enemy at the gates is a 2001 war film written and directed by jeanjacques annaud and based on william craigs 1973 nonfiction book enemy at the gates.
Anyone know the date made and armory on barrel shank. The battle of stalingrad was one of the largest and deadliest battles in world war ii. Zaytsev had a good position and the command appreciated him a lot. Between 10 november 1942 and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad, he killed 225 enemy soldiers, including 11 snipers. State historical and memorial preserve the battle of. In 1943 the commission published two pieces on the battle for stalingrad, a short study and a separate brochure containing an interview with sniper vasily zaytsev. He worked as a clerk in the soviet navy until the germans.
We recommend booking state historical and memorial preserve the battle of stalingrad tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Vasily zaytsev was awarded with a title of the hero of the soviet union, got the order of lenin and the gold star medal. Battle of stalingrad simple english wikipedia, the free. This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.
Stalingrad book king county library system bibliocommons. Symbolic of this resurrection was the story of stalingrads most celebrated hero, the accountantturnedsniper, vasily zaitsev. Zaytsev could kill an enemy soldier from a distance of 800 meters, just with his simple 3line m1891 rifle. Between 10 november 1942 and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad, he killed 225 enemy soldiers.
This museum is completely devoted to the famous battle of stalingrad 1942 1943. After losing the battle, the german army lost so many soldiers and took such a defeat that they never quite recovered. Snipers of the 62 nd army, inspired by the feats of their comrade. Its a good book for readers interested in ww2 and sniper deployment history. He landed in stalingrad on september 22, 1942 and within a week. In einem dort befindlichen staatlichen museum ist auch sein mit einer.
On one side was vasily zaitsev, the soviet armys deadliest sniper. Soviet sniper and a hero of the soviet union vasily. This is the best history book i had read in a long time. However this article will tell you little known facts about the life of. Soviet sniper vasily zaytsev, stalingrad, 1942 ww2 in color. A featurelength film, enemy at the gates 2001, starring jude law as zaytsev, was based on part of william craigs nonfiction book enemy at the gates. Its a very detailed book about the fights in the sovietunion, and the brutal battle of stalingrad. Between 10 november 1942 and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad, he killed 225 soldiers and officers of the wehrmacht and other axis armies, including 11 enemy snipers. The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is boring medium. State historical and memorial preserve the battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaitsev sniper 1915 1991 soviet world war ii sniper disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. Vasily zaitsev sniper 1915 1991 soviet world war ii sniper. On one side was vasily zaitsev, the soviet armys deadliest sniper, with some. This is the rifle vasily zaytsev used to wage a oneman war in.
Vasily zaitsev russiapedia military prominent russians. Vasily zaytsev bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Vassili zaitsev in stalingrad 1942 who made 242 kills in the battle,though there were snipers better. The ruins of stalingrad were the natrual habitat of snipers, and each army had its recognized champions. He is considered a hero of the soviet union as he is believed to have killed 225 enemy soldiers during the battle of stalingrad. The diary of vasily zaytsev mentions killing erwin konig, and there is a sniper scope in russia, but there is no record of erwin in germany. What would happen if the germans won the battle of stalingrad. In the blazing ruins of stalingrad, where men hunted men with such savagery that even the dogs fled howling into the night, occurred the. Reportedly, zaitsev was involved in a historical sniper duel with maj. One of the famous exhibits of this museum is the sniper rifle of hero of the soviet union vasily zaytsev. The battle of stalingrad was one of the decisive battles on the eastern front, and the capture of the german 6th army at stalingrad signalled the beginning of the end for the nazis. Hero of the soviet union, order of lenin, order of the red banner twice, order of. I admit that the very first time i heard about vasily grigoryevich zaytsev was in jeanjacques annauds film enemy at the gates, which of course is not the very best way to learn about a historic event such as the battle of stalingrad in wwii.
His role in the battle of stalingrad, and masterminding the soviet assault on germany led to his becoming the most decorated soviet officer in history. Hero of the soviet union, order of lenin, order of the red banner twice, order of the patriotic war first class, medal for the defense of stalingrad and. Vasily zaitsev was born into a family of peasants in the village of yelenovsk in the. L ennemi aux portes is a 2001 war film written and directed by jeanjacques annaud and based on william craigs 1973 nonfiction book enemy at the gates. He is particularly notable for his activities between 10 november and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad. The shorter pu scope is much more common and this is the scope that was used on the rifle portrayed in enemy at the gates. One sees the young girls, the children who hang from trees in the park.
See more ideas about battle of stalingrad, world war ii and world war. Reviewed in the united states on november 22, 2011. From the beginning of the battle in stalingrad, he showed his excellent skills as a shooter. It reveals the true story of vassili zaitsev and his wartime experiences during the battle of stalingrad. In the blazing ruins of stalingrad, where men hunted men with such savagery that even the dogs fled howling into the night, occurred the greatest sniper duel in history. There are about 4,000 exhibits composed of 20 themes. The battle of stalingrad was a brutal military campaign between russian forces and those of nazi germany and the axis powers during world war ii. Only in stalingrad he defeated 225 enemy soldiers and officers, 11 of them were snipers. On display here there are such artefacts as posters, leaflets, orders of the headquarters, banners. Vasily grigorevich zaytsev 19151991 find a grave memorial. When the novel coronavirus began circulating around pennsylvania and the nation.
Panoramic museum battle of stalingrad volgograd tracesofwar. Vasily zaytsev grew up as a peasant in the ural mountains and lived the normal life for one brought up in such circumstances. World war 2 photos colorizations by users soviet sniper vasily zaytsev, stalingrad, 1942. Soviet sniper who killed 225 enemy soldiers during wwii in the 1942 battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaytsev the legendary sniper of the stalingrad battle. Captain vasily grigoryevich zaytsev 23 march 1915 15 december 1991 was a soviet sniper during world war ii. This museum is completely devoted to the famous battle of stalingrad 19421943 and consists of 8 halls, 4 dioramas and a central triumphal hall. Volgograd state panoramic museum official homepage battle of stalingrad the tide of the second world war turns decisively in favour of the allies the battle of stalingrad in film and history written with strong socialistcommunist political under and overtones. Articles about stalingrad battle history, events, people. Zaytsev became a heroic figure during the war and later a hero of the soviet union, and he remains lauded for his skills as a sniper. His rifle is on display in the museum for the defense of stalingrad. What type of sniper rifle did vasily zaytsev use and how. Zaytsev is the most well known sniper in history and the battle of stalingrad was where he cut his teeth. Soviet sniper and a hero of the soviet union vasily zaytsev, stalingrad, 1942.
See all 1 state historical and memorial preserve the battle of stalingrad tours on tripadvisor. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. A month later he was given a medal for his bravery. For the russians, vasily zaitsev was the onetime shepherd who had perfected his marksmanship hunting deer in the ural foothills. The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad zaitsev, vassili on.
Volgograd state panoramic museum official homepage in russian stalingrad battle this site is sponsored by the main historical and culture organizations of volgograd. Vasily zaytsev bio, facts, family life of russian sniper. He killed 225 soldiers and officers of the wehrmacht and other axis armies, including 11 enemy snipers. His life and military career have been the subject of several books and films. Hunting and shooting wolf and deer to survive, he went on to become one of the most famous soviet snipers during world. Vassili zaitsev s account of the hell that was stalingrad is moving and harrowing. Just days after the germans surrendered at stalingrad, legendary red army sniper vasily zaytsev described the horrors he witnessed during the fivemonth long conflict.
This was a battle to the death fighting street by street, brick by brick, living like rats in a desperate struggle to survive. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad 1st by vassili zaitsev isbn. This museum is completely devoted to the famous battle of stalingrad 19421943. I have to believe that zaytsev used multiple rifles at stalingrad and there is no guarantee that he ever used the one in the museum. Zaytsev, vasily gregoryevich vaya, born 23051915 in yeleninskoye, grew up in the ural mountains, where he learned marksmanship by hunting deer and wolves with his grandfather and younger brother. World war ii caught a future hero in the position of a chief of finance in the pacific fleet, where he had been serving since 1937. Stalingrad is a narrative history written by antony beevor of the battle fought in and around the city of stalingrad during world war ii, as well as the events leading up to it. I found this book to be a good completion of enemy at the gates. Georgy zhukov was the soviet general responsible for planning the defense of stalingrad, and the eventual stalingrad counterattack that defeated the german assault. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the.
Vassili zaitsevs account of the hell that was stalingrad is moving and. The battle for stalingrad 1973, which includes a snipers duel between zaytsev and a wehrmacht sniper. Vasily zaytsev at the barricades of the stalingrad battle. Vasily zaytsev is a worldknown sniper of the second world war, whose deeds are probably known by everyone. Prior to 10 november 1942, he killed 32 axis soldiers with a standardissue rifle. This book starts with operation barbarossa and goes on towards the fateful siege of the city stalingrad. Born in yeleninskoye, russia, to a peasant family, zaytsev learned marksmanship from an early age by shooting wild animals. The screenplay was written by annaud and alain godard. Stalingrad the city that defeated the third reich book. He used a mosinnagant m189 with a turneddown bolt and pe scope per the photos of him with the rifle. Zaytsev is the most well known sniper in history and the battle of stalingrad. Vasily grigoryevich zaytsev was a soviet sniper during world war ii. At the 2019 and you record history with a real bad camera.
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