Notes
-Initial attack on the Russians breaking the non-agression pact
-Get within 50 miles of Moscow
-Weren't equipped for the Russian winter and this was detrimental
-Russia sent Siberian Soldiers to fight in the cold
-Initial attack on the Russians breaking the non-agression pact
-Get within 50 miles of Moscow
-Weren't equipped for the Russian winter and this was detrimental
-Russia sent Siberian Soldiers to fight in the cold
Summary
Initially, the Nazi's were able to make swift and massive advances into Russia as the Soviets were caught off guard. However, the brutal Russian winter and consequent loss at Stalingrad would mark the beginning of the end for Germany.
Quotes
"When operation barbarossa begins, the world will hold it's breath" -Hitler (1941)
Subjunctive Question
How far into Russia would the Germans have gotten if the red army was prepared for an invasion?
Initially, the Nazi's were able to make swift and massive advances into Russia as the Soviets were caught off guard. However, the brutal Russian winter and consequent loss at Stalingrad would mark the beginning of the end for Germany.
Quotes
"When operation barbarossa begins, the world will hold it's breath" -Hitler (1941)
Subjunctive Question
How far into Russia would the Germans have gotten if the red army was prepared for an invasion?