Operation Koltso

January 10 – February 2, 1943

Result Soviet victory

Soviet forces attacked the surrounded German Sixth Army at Stalingrad in the final phase of the battle. The pocket collapsed and the remaining Axis troops surrendered.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Casualties
48,000
Tanks
257
Aircraft
300
Casualties
250,000
Tanks
300
Aircraft
100