Hitler invaded (or tried to) invade Stalingrad because it was a large factorial city near the Caucuses which had large oil fields. Capturing it would be a heavy blow to Soviet morale because Stalingrad was named after Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union.
The most important city in the Islamic religion is Mecca. ... The city is still the most important city in Islam today. When Muslims pray each day they pray toward the city of Mecca. Also, each Muslim, if able, is required to make a pilgrimage (called the Hajj) to Mecca at least once in their life.
They are examples of Autocracies
They delivered short, patriotic speeches to gain support for the war.
Clarissa "Clara" Harlowe Barton