OPERATION BARBAROSSA Flashcards
1
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June 22nd 4am USSR 1941
A
Surprise
2
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3 pronged attack
A
north to Leningrad, centrally to Moscow, south to Stalingrad - an example of Hitler overextending his resources!!
3
Q
Germany declares it a…
A
“preemptive strike”
4
Q
Biggest war front in history! The Eastern Front
A
Over 1600 km long! 3.5 million Germans in active combat
5
Q
Blitzkrieg (lightning war!)
A
intense German military campaign intended to bring about swift victory
