OPERATION BARBAROSSA Flashcards

1
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June 22nd 4am USSR 1941

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Surprise

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2
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3 pronged attack

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north to Leningrad, centrally to Moscow, south to Stalingrad - an example of Hitler overextending his resources!!

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3
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Germany declares it a…

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“preemptive strike”

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4
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Biggest war front in history! The Eastern Front

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Over 1600 km long! 3.5 million Germans in active combat

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5
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Blitzkrieg (lightning war!)

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intense German military campaign intended to bring about swift victory

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