Summary 11 - Phase three of the war - The turning of the tide Flashcards
When did phase three of the war take place?
Phase three of the war took place between January 1942 and January 1943.
How successful were the Nazis military actions in Russia during this period?
German losses in the USSR started to mount in the harsh winter conditions.
Describe the level of faith that ordinary Germans had in Hitler during this period?
Faith in the Fϋhrer remained high and very few ordinary Germans questioned Hitler.
How effective was propaganda during phase three of the war?
There was a growing scepticism amongst ordinary Germans about propaganda.
This was an early sign that confidence in the regime was beginning to erode.
Which major military defeat marked an important turning point in the Second World War both militarily and on the German home front?
The German defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad
How did the German people react to the defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad?
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.
Did the defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad impact the degree of patriotism in Germany?
No, the German people remained willing to endure hardship and patriotism remained strong.
