Historical Events tagged with "operationbarbarossa"
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Nazi Germany Launches Operation Barbarossa
Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union, marking a significant escalation in World War II. At dawn, 3 million German troops invaded the Soviet borders along a vast front stretching from the Baltics in the north to the Black Sea in the south. Hitler aimed to conquer Soviet territory for its resources and to eliminate communism. The operation was characterized by rapid armored advances and massive airpower, catching the Soviet forces largely unprepared. This invasion would lead to one of the largest and deadliest fronts in the war, drastically altering the course of the conflict.
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