USSR Flashcards
(12 cards)
What specialist forces were established to enhance combat effectiveness in the Red Army?
Specialist tank armies and air force
These forces were part of Stalin’s reforms to improve military capabilities.
Which new weapon was developed that could be mass-produced?
T-34 tank
The T-34 was a highly effective tank that played a significant role in the Red Army’s success.
What type of units were created to intercept and disrupt German communications?
Specialist intelligence units
By 1943, nearly two-thirds of German radio messages were compromised due to these units.
What was the significance of radio communications in the Red Army?
Radios were installed in all tanks and aircraft
This widespread adoption improved coordination and communication in combat.
What was Order 227 and what did it demand?
Demanded Soviet troops fight and die for every inch of Russian soil
This order enforced harsh discipline within the Red Army.
What change was made regarding the role of officers in the military?
Officers were given greater autonomy
The Communist Party was banned from interfering in military decisions.
How did the reforms impact the Battle of Stalingrad?
Played a key role in encircling and forcing the Germans to surrender
The reforms contributed significantly to the Red Army’s victory.
What were the harsh mobilization policies aimed at?
Ensuring full economic commitment to war production
These policies were crucial for sustaining the war effort.
What was the focus of the USSR’s war production strategy?
A small range of highly reliable weapons produced in vast quantities
By 1942, Soviet production had matched and surpassed Germany’s.
By 1943, how much more did the USSR produce compared to Germany in terms of aircraft and tanks?
1.5 times as many aircraft and twice as many tanks
This industrial output was a significant advantage in the war.
Where were major industrial complexes relocated to avoid German attacks?
The Urals, Siberia, and Kazakhstan
This strategic relocation helped maintain war production levels.
What was the outcome of the Soviet entry into the Asian-Pacific War?
Defeated the Kwantung Army in Manchuria and occupied North Korea
This occurred in August 1945, following agreements made at the Tehran and Yalta Conferences.
