The Germans attack Stalingrad, and are engaged in close-quarters combat within the city. Chuikov's soldiers manage to hold on to their positions; On 19 November 1942, the Red Army launches a successful counter-offensive and encircles the Wehrmacht formations. In February 1943, the German 6th Army surrenders to the Soviets.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mikhail UlyanovZhukov | Zhukov |
 Powers BootheGeneral Vasily Chuikov | General Vasily Chuikov |
 Archil GomiashviliStalin | Stalin |
 Vadim LobanovNikita Khrushchev | Nikita Khrushchev |