Video - 900 Days of Siege: The Battle of Leningrad

"September 8, 1941: The Siege of Leningrad begins. German and Finnish forces encircle Leningrad, initiating a blockade that lasts nearly 900 days. Supplies, water, electricity, and transportation are cut off, plunging the city into a dire struggle for survival. About 1.3 million people are evacuated under harrowing conditions. Despite the relentless siege, the spirit of the city's defenders remains unbroken. Finally, on January 27, 1944, the Red Army breaks through, lifting the blockade. The toll is staggering: around 800,000 civilians perish, mainly from starvation. The siege stands as one of the most devastating and heroic chapters of World War II."