872 Days of Hell: The Uncensored Truth of the Siege of Leningrad
Synopsis
Over one million civilians died during the 872-day siege of Leningrad, primarily from starvation and exposure to freezing temperatures.
Synopsis
St. Petersburg, once known as Leningrad, faced an unprecedented siege from September 1941 to January 1944. Over 872 days, the German Wehrmacht surrounded the city, leading to the deaths of more than one million residents due to starvation and freezing conditions. Historian Anna Reid and filmmaker Michael Kloft draw on declassified NKVD files and personal diaries to reveal the grim truths of survival amid the devastation of World War II.
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Why Watch
- See the real stories from personal diaries of Leningrad residents.
- Find out about the severe conditions during the 872-day siege.
- Meet the volunteers who rushed to defend Leningrad with minimal training.
Did You Know
- The Siege of Leningrad lasted for 872 days.
- Over a million people died during the siege, mostly from starvation.
- Only 600,000 of the nearly 3 million residents survived the blockade.
- The German attack on Leningrad triggered a wave of patriotism among citizens.
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How long did the siege of Leningrad last?
The siege of Leningrad lasted for 872 days.
What was the population of Leningrad before the siege?
Before the siege, nearly 3 million people lived in Leningrad.
How many people died during the siege of Leningrad?
Well over a million people died during the siege, most from starvation or exposure to the cold.
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