Why were the USSR so unprepared for war?

Question 1

What are the 3 factors? (REN)

Answer 1

Reforming the Military
Economic Preparation
Nazi- Soviet Pact

Question 2

What are the 3 factors?

Answer 2

Reforming the Military
Economic Preparation
Nazi- Soviet Pact

Question 3

Explain the ‘Reforming the Military factor

Answer 3

> Eliminating Trotsky’s policies - e.g. reinstating officer status
Stalin’s paranoia - consequences of purges and international espionage
The murder of Trotsky and other army seniors in 1937-1938

Question 4

Explain the Economic Preparation Factor

Answer 4

> 3rd 5YP = chaotic because of purges
managed to achieve economic feat. - 4,200 million spent on war effort
Without this they never would have won

Question 5

Explain the Nazi-Soviet Pact Factor

Answer 5

24th Aug 1939 - signed Pact
June 22nd 1941 Hitler invaded at 4am
>Stalin thought he was safe until 1942 - he was wrong
>Appeared a mutual agreement - 2 spheres of interest
>Stalin’s decision alone - no advice - full responsibility