Today, 82 years ago, on January 10, 1943 (December 5, 1942), the Soviet Army launched the final general offensive on Stalingrad under German siege. On January 10, 1943, the Soviet Army launched the final general offensive on Stalingrad under German siege. On January 10, 1943, the Soviet River Front (Army 66, 24, 65, 21, 57, 62, Air Force 16 Army) began the final general offensive on Stalingrad under German siege after vigorous artillery preparation and air force preparation.