Why is the Battle of Stalingrad considered a turning point of World War II? a It demonstrated the strains between the Soviet Union and the West. b It resulted in an unprecedented number of casualties on both sides c It broke the informal alliance between Germany and Russia. d It stopped the German military advance to the East.

d It stopped the German military advance to the East.

Explanation:

The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle in World War II. It involves the German army and its allies against the Soviet Union Army.

It was fought in September 1942, at which the German army lost about a quarter of their total army in the battle. And still could not take over the territory.

This led to the German Army unable to contain the invasion of Soviet Union soldiers when they advanced to the German territory.

Hence, the Battle of Stalingrad was considered a turning point of World War II because "It stopped the German military advance to the East."