WW2 - actions of SU Flashcards
1
Q
What was scorched earth?
A
The SU tactic of burning crop, destroying bridges and evacuating factories to slow down the German advace
2
Q
When was the battle of Stalingrad?
A
spring 1942
3
Q
How many soviet soldiers died in the battle of Stalingrad?
A
1 million
4
Q
How many German soldiers died in the battle of Stalingrad?
A
150,000
5
Q
When did the battle of Stalingrad start?
A
spring 1942
6
Q
when did the battle of Stalingrad end and who surrendered?
A
Germany surrendered in January 1943
7
Q
How many Germans were taken prisoner in the battle of Stalingrad?
A
91,000
8
Q
What was the name of the germane force that invaded the SU?
A
The Barbarossa force
9
Q
when did the Su invade Berlin?
A
April 1945
