WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive
The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.
Promoted by Open Road Media | By
Catherine Phelan | Published Aug 27, 2019 
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Composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
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Citizens of Leningrad during the siege.
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