Summary 11 - Phase two of the war - The spreading of war Flashcards
When did phase two of the war take place?
Between June and December 1941
When did Germany invade Russia?
June 1941
The Russians had halted the German advance by which month?
December 1941
When did Germany declare war on the USA?
December 1941
What was the impact of Germany’s declaration of war on the USA?
Germany faced a world war against the Grand Alliance of Britain, USA and USSR.
How was the war against Russia presented to the German people?
The invasion of Russia was presented as a crusade against Jewish-Bolshevism.
Why were some Germans against the invasion of Russia?
Some Germans feared that the war would now go on for years.
How did letters home from German soldiers in Russia affect morale and undermine propaganda?
Letters home from German soldiers who were fighting in Russia negatively impacted morale.
Letters home from soldiers on the eastern front undermined propaganda as they reported harsh winters and the strength of the Russian military.
How did the war against Russia lead to a change in Nazi propaganda?
Propaganda started to talk of an international Jewish conspiracy determined to destroy the Third Reich.
There was a notable increase in anti-semitic propaganda.
