Even in the history of world wars, there is nothing in comparison to the ” Siege of Leningrad ” which continued for about 900 days and caused the death of more than 6 lakh soldiers including both sides, Germany and Soviet Union.

It started on 8th September 1941 as part of the Second  World War. The Nazi Germany started to attack and  conquer  countries one after another with its huge military and armaments. USSR was its enemy No.1. Leningrad ( old St.Petersberg), a major city of the USSR was blockaded by the German Army, cutting all roads and bridges and supply lines and heavy attack started. With less military, less arms and ammunition and also supply line cut, the Soviet Union made a determined resistance. The Russians resisted the German army at each and every point and tried to break the blockade. According to Hitler, he wanted the city to be eliminated completely. But Hitler underestimated the courage and determination of the Soviet Army. Day and night the fight continued. At last, the Soviet Red Army broke the blockade and the Germans had to retreat. But the retreating Nazi Army destroyed many heritage buildings and looted gold and valuables. The siege was broken on 27th January 1944 after about 900 days. More than 6 lakh soldiers perished including both sides. But Leningrad was at last free.

The  900 days Siege of Leningrad  and breaking the Siege will always be remembered as one of the most determined fight by the USSR to defend its major city and liberate it from the attack of the Nazi Germany.