Summary 11 - Phase three of the war - The turning of the tide Flashcards

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When did phase three of the war take place?

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Phase three of the war took place between January 1942 and January 1943.

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How successful were the Nazis military actions in Russia during this period?

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German losses in the USSR started to mount in the harsh winter conditions.

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Describe the level of faith that ordinary Germans had in Hitler during this period?

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Faith in the Fϋhrer remained high and very few ordinary Germans questioned Hitler.

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How effective was propaganda during phase three of the war?

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There was a growing scepticism amongst ordinary Germans about propaganda.
This was an early sign that confidence in the regime was beginning to erode.

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Which major military defeat marked an important turning point in the Second World War both militarily and on the German home front?

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The German defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad

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How did the German people react to the defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad?

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Goebbels had built up unrealistic expectations so news of the defeat came as a real shock. War weariness became more evident however, not to be overstated.

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Did the defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad impact the degree of patriotism in Germany?

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No, the German people remained willing to endure hardship and patriotism remained strong.

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