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In the summer of 1942, Stalingrad was considered a model Soviet city. It was named after the Soviet dictator who once ruled here as the representative of the CPSU and had alleged saboteurs shot en masse. Hitler made the conquest of "Stalin's city" the declared goal of his troop command. This is part 9 of our series on the Second World War. The SPIEGEL TV documentary "The Second World War" presents impressive images from the time of the Nazi regime. From the events that marked the outbreak of the Second World War, such as Germany's attack on Poland, to the capitulation on May 7, 1945, this documentary offers a fascinating insight into the incomprehensible events of this era. You can watch all episodes of the 16-part documentary "The Second World War" for free here on our SPIEGEL TV channel: ► The next episode: • The Second World War (10): Demand ... All episodes of the series: ► • The Second World War SPIEGEL TV You can find more exciting documentaries on the topic of "The Third Reich" here: ► • The Third Reich SPIEGEL TV Do you already know SPIEGEL TV Classics? From Loriot to Penny-Markt, you can get all the classics of SPIEGEL TV's past in one place: ► • SPIEGEL TV Classics