There were many major affects of The Battle of Stalingrad. Since the Russians held their ground and then countered, the German army was halted and was sent into full retreat from the eastern front. The loss bled the Germans dry. If Hitler's army was to advance before the winter the Russian army would have surrendered which would eliminate the United States' biggest and most powerful ally. If the Germans had overtook Stalingrad there would have been no stopping them. We could now live in a world built up on hate and discrimination toward people who are not of the "master race" or of German decent. Most historians believe this battle was the turning point of World War II. It has also affected present day commanders and generals examples of failed strategies used by Hitler which ultimately led to their defeat.