Today in History: January 27

Today in History: January 27

Today in History: January 27

Today in History: January 27

Today in History: January 27

Today in History: January 27

Today in History: 27 January 1944

WWII Siege of Leningrad by Germany Ends

On this day in 1944, the siege of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) by German Army Group North in World War II, was brought to an end by Soviet forces. The siege had lasted for 872 days. There were heavy losses on both sides during the siege.

For more visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Leningrad