Battle for Stalingrad, Partisan Fighters c. 1942

"Battle for Stalingrad, Partisan Fighters" is a black and white photograph created by Georgi Zelma in 1942. The image depicts a group of Soviet partisans armed with rifles moving through the rubble of a destroyed building. The scene evokes the intense, brutal reality of urban warfare in World War II, capturing the determination and resilience of the Soviet resistance. Zelma, known for his war photography, employed a stark, documentary style to showcase the harsh conditions and human cost of the conflict. The image's powerful realism serves as a poignant reminder of the Stalingrad siege's historical significance.