On the 8th of September 1941 the Germans began their attack on the city of Leningrad. During this time the citizens of the city were virtually cut off from the world. It lasted for about 900 days, from September 8, 1941 till January 27, 1944. All the citizens of Leningrad united and grouped together in hope of a quick defeat of the Germans, and a wave of patriotism spread through out the city. The radio played a very important role in …showed first 75 words of 416 total…

…showed last 75 words of 416 total…supply of food, fuel, medical, and military supply. Very soon the people started eating cats and dogs, and those who were extremely desperate to survive resulted to cannibalism. As these types of conditions continued to escalate it is a miracle that the people of Leningrad did not give up hope and allow their city to fall the Germans. In January 1943 the siege was broken and on January 27, 1944, a year later the blockade was totally over.