Operation "Barbarossa" (jun 22, 1941 – dec 5, 1941)
Description:
Who - Axis Powers and the Soviet UnionWhat - The Axis powers invaded and attacked the Soviet Union
Where - Russia
Why - Germany wanted oil from the Soviet’s land
After the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, Germany's attack on the Soviets created a real turning point. It mainly showed that no one was safe from battle, even the ones in a non-aggression pact.
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Date:
jun 22, 1941
dec 5, 1941
~ 5 months and 16 days
