Impact of war and revolutions Flashcards
When did Germany invade Russia with Operation Barbarossa?
22nd June 1941
What were two major flaws in Germanys invasion on Russia?
Army was spread to thin across the eastern front
Unequipped for the harsh winters
What was Stalin’s initial response to the German invasion?
He refused to believe it and trusted in the Nazi Soviet Pact
Who was the true hero of world war two?
General Zhukov
What were the three main battles on the Eastern Front?
Stalingrad, Moscow, Ukraine
How did Stalin treat his generals during the war?
He gave them more power, Zhukov fully organised the soviet counter offensive though this was authorised by Stalin
Name an impressive feat achieved under Zhukov?
Stopped the Germans from getting any closer than 20 miles from Moscow
How Long did the battle of Stalingrad last for?
900 days
How many people did Stalingrad effect?
3 million people endured hardships such as shelling and rations
690,000 people died
Why was Stalingrad a huge victory for the Russians?
Propaganda purposes as the Germans were unable to take Stalin’s city
What order gave Stalin more control over the Red Army?
Order 270 1941 threatened the well being of families of soldiers who deserted the army, this also shows Stalin’s paranoia
How far did the Russian counter offensive send the Germans?
248 miles
How many Russian’s died in total during WW2?
27 million
What % of the invading Nazis did the red army kill during the invasion from 1941 - 1945?
80%
