During World War II, Germany tried to capture the Russian city of Stalingrad because it was the site of atrocities committed by
Stalin. it produced armaments for the Soviet army. it had a large and persecuted German population. it was where aggression against Germany was centered.
Because it produced armaments for the Soviet army.
Explanation:
Stalingrad was a large industrial city that produced armaments and tractors and was an important prize in itself for the invading German army. It would also cut Soviet transport links with southern Russia, and Stalingrad would then serve to anchor the northern flank of the larger German drive into the oil fields of the caucasus.
The Europeans weren't all that interested in having much of Africa because they didn't know at the time about the gold and diamonds Africa's land had to offer.
