Russia In WW2 Flashcards
What did Hitler think of Bolshevikism
Though it had to to be destroyed
How did Hitler describe Bolshevism in Mein Kampf
An infamous crime against humanity
What did Hitler say in his speech about Bolshevism
‘Bolshevism in the doctrine of the people who are lowest in the scale of civilisation’
In 1940 what did Hitler say about Russia that presented his increasing impatience
‘Russia’s destruction must be made part of the struggle… The sooner Russia is crushed the better’
What did Hitler think about trusting Stalin
He had no long term belief in Stalin’s good faith
How was Russia involved in Lebensraum
Russia had a lot of land that could be used
What did Hitler state about Russia and Lebensraum
‘If new territory is to be acquired it must be mainly at Russia’s cost
What area did Hitler sought to annex
White Russia and the Ukraine
What is Lebensraum
Adequate living Space for the German People
What does Autarky mean
Self-sufficiency
What resources did Ukraine contain
Grain
What did Hitler describe Ukraine as
‘Germany’s bread basket’
What resource did the Caucasus have
Oil
What did Hitler say about Autarky in Russia
‘We will acquire soil for the German Plough by use of the German sword and thus provide the nation with its Daily bread’
How was the invasion linked to ideology
The invasion was also a Campaign against the Jews
What did Hitler say about Marxism
He regarded it as being part of a Judaish plot to achieve world domination
What did Hitler say in a speech in 1937 about communism
‘A fact proved by irrefutable evidence, communism and was part of a Jewish world conspiracy’
What did Hitler claim Jews had done to Russian people
‘Jews had established a brutal dictatorship over the Russian people
What did Hitler warn about Marxism and Jews
‘Either they will pass over our bodies or we over theirs’
What did Hitler think the invasion of Russia would do to Britain
Bring about the collapse of Britain
What did Hitler say about Britain relying on Russia
‘Britain’s hope lies in Russia.. If Russia drops out the picture, all is lost for Britain’
What was the code name of Hitlers plans to invade Russia
Operation Barbarossa
Why was Hitler confident about Barbarossa
Germany’s victories in the west and the poor performance of Russia against the Finns
When did Operation Barbarossa start
Morning of 22 June 1941
