Yakov Pavlov, was infamously impenetrable.
The 1077th Anti-Aircraft Division, the first line of defense during this battle, consisted of mainly female volunteers. Although most strategic positions, such as Mamayev Kurgan, changed hands often, the "Fortress", held by Sgt. Yakov Pavlov, was infamously impenetrable. After being encircled by a pincer movement, Nazi High Command suggested an ultimately disastrous "air bridge" be used to supply the German Sixth Army. One of major offensives launched under Operation Barbarossa, its outcome was considered to determine the fate of the Caucusus' oil fields. For 10 points, name this 1942-1943 battle, a major turning point in World War II.
The 1077th Anti-Aircraft Division, the first line of defense during this battle, consisted of mainly female volunteers.
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