OPERATION BARBAROSSA By; Cameron and Thomas

WHAT HAPPENED?  Nazi Germany broke their Non-Aggression pact with the USSR since they despised Communism.  This was the largest land battle in history.  Soviets put up fierce resistance, despite heavy casualties.  Germans were caught in Russians harsh winter and could not gain a quick victory.  It lasted 3 more years and severely depleted Germany’s troops and equipment. (World War II Outline)

WHAT HAPPENED CONT  On June 22, 1941 Hitler attacked the Soviet Union with 3 million troops and 3000 tanks.  More than 20 million Soviet people lost their lives.  During the 900-day siege of Leningrad alone, around 700,000 civilians died as a result of heavy bombing and starvation. (Coyler et. al)

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?  It brought the USSR into the allies.  It was a significant loss for Germany because they had to fight Russia who had joined the allies. (Castano)

 The Eastern Front

 Deathride Hitler vs. Stalin

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