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A Menard Influenced Soviet Educational Map
The map of "The Defeat of the German-Fascist Troops at Stalingrad (November 19, 1942 - February 2, 1943)," visually depicts the Soviet military operations during the encirclement and defeat of the German forces in the Battle of Stalingrad, a pivotal moment in World War II. The map showcases the movements and operations of both Soviet and German forces, with Soviet forces represented in blue and German forces in red. Arrows indicate the direction of military operations, highlighting the encirclement of the German 6th Army and the eventual Soviet victory.
The map was created as a visual aid for educational purposes during the Soviet period. It is a historical depiction of the Soviet defensive operations leading up to the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, specifically between July and September 1942.
The style of the map is reminiscent of the flow maps popularized by French engineer Charles Joseph Minard in the middle of the 19th Century.
Strategic locations such as Stalingrad, Kalach, and the Don River are marked on the map. It details various Soviet armies involved in the operation, including the 62nd, 64th, and 66th Armies, while also outlining the phases of the battle, from the initial Soviet counteroffensive launched on November 19, 1942, to the final encirclement of German forces and their surrender in February 1943. A section of the map compares the size of Soviet and German forces as of November 19, 1942, providing figures on manpower, tanks, artillery, and aircraft, underscoring the Soviet numerical superiority at this critical juncture.
The map includes a legend explaining the symbols used, showing the progression of the battle over time and the shifting positions of both Soviet and Axis forces. The different phases of the operations are indicated by changes in the color and positioning of lines for November 19, 23, and December 24, 1942, among other dates.
This map was published in 1982 by Znanie (Знание) Publishing House and produced by the Experimental Factory for Visual Aids (Опытно-Экспериментальная Фабрика Наглядных Пособий). It was compiled by N.I. Kobrin, with editorial oversight from V.V. Titova and artistic contributions from O.Z. Prigornitsky and D.V. Orlov as the artistic editor.
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