Reasons for Victory: military campaigns and Allied support Flashcards
1
Q
What military errors did Hitler make which benefited Russia?
A
- launched war vs Russia creating 2 fronts - divided troops
- lay siege to Moskva rather than take it by force - allowed Russian troops to regroup and fight back
- June 42 Hitler sent reinforcements to Stalingrad rather than Moskva - could have ended Eastern front
2
Q
Who was part of the Grand Alliance?
A
Britain, USA, USSR
3
Q
How did the Grad Alliance help Russia militarily
A
- 42 Britain and US launched Operation Torch - opened up new front in North Africa - divided Germans between Eastern and Southern front
- 1944 Britain and US re-opened Western Front - further divided forces
4
Q
What was lend-lease?
A
allowed allies access to American war goods for fraction of real cost
5
Q
How did lend-lease help the Russian war effort?
A
- provided 12% Russian airplanes, 10% tanks used
- provided 95% trains, 66% jeeps used by Russian army
- provided 17% calorie intake of Russian soldiers
6
Q
Why was lend-lease so important?
A
- Russian economy unable to produce food and sophisticated transport goods in large numbers
- compensated for Russian economy’s deficiencies
