Articles related to "Barbarossa"
The failure of Operation Barbarossa
Barbarossa began with massive victories for the German armed forces yet failed to gain total victory. Despite huge losses the Red Army was not beaten decisively.
the failure of operation barbarossa • the german invasion of the soviet union in 1941 • delayed invasion and german overconfidence • initial blitzkrieg promised victory • brutality
Barbarossa began with massive victories for the German armed forces yet failed to gain total victory. Despite huge losses the Red Army was not beaten decisively.
the failure of operation barbarossa • the german invasion of the soviet union in 1941 • delayed invasion and german overconfidence • initial blitzkrieg promised victory • brutality
The Battle for Moscow - Part II
German decisions during the Battle of Smolensk were decisive for the strategic direction of the Barbarossa campaign. Moscow was to be attacked only after the flanks were cleared. This delayed an offensive toward Moscow to the end of September 1941.
moscow • battle • campaign • operation barbarossa • barbarossa
German decisions during the Battle of Smolensk were decisive for the strategic direction of the Barbarossa campaign. Moscow was to be attacked only after the flanks were cleared. This delayed an offensive toward Moscow to the end of September 1941.
moscow • battle • campaign • operation barbarossa • barbarossa
Barbarossa - Part 1
The cause of the fall of the Third Reich is a fascinating story, told and retold, as one man's obsession launched the greatest military folly entered into by any country in recorded history.
The cause of the fall of the Third Reich is a fascinating story, told and retold, as one man's obsession launched the greatest military folly entered into by any country in recorded history.
Barbarossa - Part 2
The continuing saga of a supposed search for lebensraum but, more probably, simply and excuse to kill more Jews.
The continuing saga of a supposed search for lebensraum but, more probably, simply and excuse to kill more Jews.
Barbarossa - Part 3
Fatal errors by Hitler led to the stalling of the drive on Moscow just as the rain and then the winter set in.
Fatal errors by Hitler led to the stalling of the drive on Moscow just as the rain and then the winter set in.
Barbarossa - Part 4
Hitler takes over as Commander-in-Chief and, possibly, manages to save more than he would have otherwise lost if he had followed the advice of his generals. At least he had an army still able to fight by the time the Russian counter-offensive had come to a halt.
Hitler takes over as Commander-in-Chief and, possibly, manages to save more than he would have otherwise lost if he had followed the advice of his generals. At least he had an army still able to fight by the time the Russian counter-offensive had come to a halt.
Barbarossa - Part 5
And so the long agony of the Russian people goes on, and the endurance of both sides is tested to the uttermost in the winter of 1941.
And so the long agony of the Russian people goes on, and the endurance of both sides is tested to the uttermost in the winter of 1941.
Barbarossa - Part 6
Fateful decisions by Hitler lead to even further losses and a seemingly endless vista of conflict spread over years.
Fateful decisions by Hitler lead to even further losses and a seemingly endless vista of conflict spread over years.
Barbarossa - Part 7 and North Africa - Part 1
Stalingrad and El Alamein, the two pivotal points of the war, demonstrating that Hitler's army was fallible and that the end was beginning.
Stalingrad and El Alamein, the two pivotal points of the war, demonstrating that Hitler's army was fallible and that the end was beginning.
Barbarossa - Part 8
The agony of Stalingrad creeps on for months as Hitler is incapable of understanding the difference between a cowardly retreat and a strategic withdrawal
The agony of Stalingrad creeps on for months as Hitler is incapable of understanding the difference between a cowardly retreat and a strategic withdrawal
Barbarossa - Part 9
And the road begins that leads back to Berlin, and the destruction of one of the most terrible regimes the world has ever seen.
And the road begins that leads back to Berlin, and the destruction of one of the most terrible regimes the world has ever seen.
Barbarossa or Sealion?
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
Mediterranean Sideshows - Part 2
Interference by civilians, Hitler and Churchill, lengthened the war in North Africa by 2 years and led to Hitler's final defeat.
Interference by civilians, Hitler and Churchill, lengthened the war in North Africa by 2 years and led to Hitler's final defeat.
'How Different Wishes Can Be' : 'The Thief Lord' by Cornelia Funke
Welcome to the world of <u>The Thief Lord</u>, a realm of oppressive poverty and incredible wealth, and good always triumphs over evil.
thief lord • cornelia funke • orphan • children • runaway
Welcome to the world of <u>The Thief Lord</u>, a realm of oppressive poverty and incredible wealth, and good always triumphs over evil.
thief lord • cornelia funke • orphan • children • runaway
The Danish Monarchy 1182-1202
With Canute the VI on the throne, Denmark was once again to become a leading superpower in Northern Europe.
the danish monarchy • danish kings • canute 6 • barbarossa • absalon
With Canute the VI on the throne, Denmark was once again to become a leading superpower in Northern Europe.
the danish monarchy • danish kings • canute 6 • barbarossa • absalon
Augsburg: Where Lutherans Took a Stand
A brief look at the city of Augsburg, its history, and its place in Lutheranism. Where does Augsburg get its name? Why do two Lutheran Confessions contain "Augsburg" in their name?
luther • lutherans • princes • caesar augustus • swabian
A brief look at the city of Augsburg, its history, and its place in Lutheranism. Where does Augsburg get its name? Why do two Lutheran Confessions contain "Augsburg" in their name?
luther • lutherans • princes • caesar augustus • swabian
Hildegard Von Bingen: The Lessons of a Visionary Prioress
A twelfth century "independent woman" and the lesson of her life. Hildegard Von Bingen, the gem of the Rhineland.
hildegard von bingen • visionary • advice • jutta von sponheim • blessed jutta
A twelfth century "independent woman" and the lesson of her life. Hildegard Von Bingen, the gem of the Rhineland.
hildegard von bingen • visionary • advice • jutta von sponheim • blessed jutta
Russian Military Aggression Costly
Joseph Stalin who ruled Russia with a brutal and unyielding fist was slow to accept the inevitability of the pending invasion of Germany.
operation barbarossa • the soviet man of steel • joseph stalin • stalin's policy of appeasement • russian military aggression
Joseph Stalin who ruled Russia with a brutal and unyielding fist was slow to accept the inevitability of the pending invasion of Germany.
operation barbarossa • the soviet man of steel • joseph stalin • stalin's policy of appeasement • russian military aggression
The Battle for Moscow - Part I
German planning for the invasion of the USSR had inherently conflicting objectives. The German generals wanted to strike at Moscow. Hitler did not. This dispute over strategic direction ended with the Battle of Smolensk. Hitler won.
hitler • barbarossa • directive 21 • world war • eastern front
German planning for the invasion of the USSR had inherently conflicting objectives. The German generals wanted to strike at Moscow. Hitler did not. This dispute over strategic direction ended with the Battle of Smolensk. Hitler won.
hitler • barbarossa • directive 21 • world war • eastern front
Visit to Devil's Cave.
Description of my visit to Teufelshöhle, or Devil's Cave, in Pottenstein, Germany.
geology • geophysics • earth science • science • caves
Description of my visit to Teufelshöhle, or Devil's Cave, in Pottenstein, Germany.
geology • geophysics • earth science • science • caves
Adam and the Ants Reuniting
The artists in this band are getting together again.
adam and the ants • leslie stuart goddard • cd box set antbox20 • last song 1995 wonderful • tv appearance the equalizer
The artists in this band are getting together again.
adam and the ants • leslie stuart goddard • cd box set antbox20 • last song 1995 wonderful • tv appearance the equalizer
Bad Wimpfen:A Medieval German City
Compact within its walls, it's a town to take slowly, high on a hilltop, walk the narrow streets amidst history's original medieval houses, public buildings and shops.
medieval german city town • traditional markets crafts • history staufer stauffer emperors • friedrich barbarossa • albrecht durer art music organ
Compact within its walls, it's a town to take slowly, high on a hilltop, walk the narrow streets amidst history's original medieval houses, public buildings and shops.
medieval german city town • traditional markets crafts • history staufer stauffer emperors • friedrich barbarossa • albrecht durer art music organ
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Great Castles in Germany: Trifels
Castle Trifels, where replicas of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation are shown, is a top tourist destination in the Pfalz (Palatinate).
trifels top tourist destination pfalz • roman imperial fortress treasury • prison king richard i lionheart coeur de lion pris • annweiler landau pfalz palatinate treasury imperia • imperial regalia holy roman empire
Castle Trifels, where replicas of the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation are shown, is a top tourist destination in the Pfalz (Palatinate).
trifels top tourist destination pfalz • roman imperial fortress treasury • prison king richard i lionheart coeur de lion pris • annweiler landau pfalz palatinate treasury imperia • imperial regalia holy roman empire
Top Castles in Germany (Palatinate)
The Palatinate Forest with its bizarre rock formations is a hiker's paradise and has countless medieval castles. Altdahn and Berwartstein are among the most impressive.
pfaelzer burgen berwartstein altdahn neudahn • palatinate forest • medieval castles pfalz west germany • rock climbing and hiking in germany • robber knight hans trapp trodt
The Palatinate Forest with its bizarre rock formations is a hiker's paradise and has countless medieval castles. Altdahn and Berwartstein are among the most impressive.
pfaelzer burgen berwartstein altdahn neudahn • palatinate forest • medieval castles pfalz west germany • rock climbing and hiking in germany • robber knight hans trapp trodt
Verdi Opera La Battaglia di Legnano
La Battaglia di Legnano, an Italian lyric tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.
verdi la battaglia di legnano • verdi the battle of legnano • verdi la battaglia opera synopsis • la battaglia di legnano cast of characters • la battaglia di legnano opera information
La Battaglia di Legnano, an Italian lyric tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.
verdi la battaglia di legnano • verdi the battle of legnano • verdi la battaglia opera synopsis • la battaglia di legnano cast of characters • la battaglia di legnano opera information
Italy Trivia: Sicily Travel Facts
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.
sicily travel facts • teatro massimo bellini • archimedes syracuse • godfather trilogy • garibaldi marsala
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy.
sicily travel facts • teatro massimo bellini • archimedes syracuse • godfather trilogy • garibaldi marsala
Last Stand At Stalingrad
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
Mediterranean Sideshows - Part 1
The obsession with Russia and Barbarossa had to take second place, not leat because there were another 6 months to run before the invasion could begin. An ally, Italy, and the British, again, threatened the pathway to lebensraum.
The obsession with Russia and Barbarossa had to take second place, not leat because there were another 6 months to run before the invasion could begin. An ally, Italy, and the British, again, threatened the pathway to lebensraum.
The World at War - Hungary and After
Despite facing obvious defeat, Hitler continued on his crazed way to fulfill the promises made in Mein Kampff, but he could not fight on two fronts.
Despite facing obvious defeat, Hitler continued on his crazed way to fulfill the promises made in Mein Kampff, but he could not fight on two fronts.
A Walk Through Konstanz, Germany
The beautiful lakeside town of Konstanz, located on the German-Swiss border, offers several tourist attractions and a unique past that will intrigue history buffs.
konstanz germany • things to do in konstanz • bodensee • what to see in konstanz • visiting konstanz
The beautiful lakeside town of Konstanz, located on the German-Swiss border, offers several tourist attractions and a unique past that will intrigue history buffs.
konstanz germany • things to do in konstanz • bodensee • what to see in konstanz • visiting konstanz
Aftermath of the Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was fought between the Red Army and the German army. The outcome of this battle was fundamental to Germany's eventual defeat.
aftermath of the battle of kursk • one of the most decisive battles of the second wor • largest tank battle in history • disaster for the germans • a great victory for the soviet union
The battle of Kursk was fought between the Red Army and the German army. The outcome of this battle was fundamental to Germany's eventual defeat.
aftermath of the battle of kursk • one of the most decisive battles of the second wor • largest tank battle in history • disaster for the germans • a great victory for the soviet union
The Aftermath of the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was argued to have been highly significant by the then British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
the aftermath of the battle of britain • german failure and hitler’s decision to invade the • britain survived and gained american assistance • raf • luftwaffe
The Battle of Britain was argued to have been highly significant by the then British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
the aftermath of the battle of britain • german failure and hitler’s decision to invade the • britain survived and gained american assistance • raf • luftwaffe
General Friedrich Olbricht
As early as 1941 this decorated war hero began plotting against Adolf Hitler.
general olbricht • general friedrich olbricht • operation valkyrie • plot to kill hitler • world war i
As early as 1941 this decorated war hero began plotting against Adolf Hitler.
general olbricht • general friedrich olbricht • operation valkyrie • plot to kill hitler • world war i
Italian travel facts and trivia
Italy: Information and statistics on the world's oldest museum, the first ghetto, Archimedes, black magic, Passion Of The Christ, Battle of the Oranges & Messina bridge.
rome • venice • syracuse • padua • turin
Italy: Information and statistics on the world's oldest museum, the first ghetto, Archimedes, black magic, Passion Of The Christ, Battle of the Oranges & Messina bridge.
rome • venice • syracuse • padua • turin
Magi Bearing Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
History and religion reveal they were Persian Shamans. St. Matthew called them Magi or Wise Men, who weren't at the Nativity scene. Epiphany celebrates their visit.
magi • shamanic • wise men • oriental kings • persian shamanism
History and religion reveal they were Persian Shamans. St. Matthew called them Magi or Wise Men, who weren't at the Nativity scene. Epiphany celebrates their visit.
magi • shamanic • wise men • oriental kings • persian shamanism
Medieval Castles in the Alsace
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
France's Alsace has countless feudal castles. Haut-Barr is a major tourist attraction. Hiking to castle ruins on the Alsace-Palatinate border leads off the trodden trail.
tourist attraction alsace medieval castles • vosges mountains in alsace france • haut barr castle and château du haut-koenigsbourg • alsace-palatinate hohenburg • wegelnburg
Overview of England's Richard I
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
Stalingrad 1942-1943
German defeat at Stalingrad resulted from irrational strategy devised by Adolf Hitler as well as numerous other factors including supply problems and weather.
battle of stalingrad • stalingrad a turning point • turning points in world war ii • defeat of the 6th army • causes of the stalingrad defeat
German defeat at Stalingrad resulted from irrational strategy devised by Adolf Hitler as well as numerous other factors including supply problems and weather.
battle of stalingrad • stalingrad a turning point • turning points in world war ii • defeat of the 6th army • causes of the stalingrad defeat
Ten Things to Do on a Day Trip to Capri
Set at the southern end of the Gulf of Naples, the Isle of Capri is an easy day trip from the mainland resorts, the place to shop, spot celebrities and enjoy the views.
day trip capri • capri shops-sights • mount solaro • augustus gardens • blue grotto-sail around capri
Set at the southern end of the Gulf of Naples, the Isle of Capri is an easy day trip from the mainland resorts, the place to shop, spot celebrities and enjoy the views.
day trip capri • capri shops-sights • mount solaro • augustus gardens • blue grotto-sail around capri
The First Plantagenets
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
The Island of Skopelos
Escape summers heat on the Aegean island of Skopelos with morning walks to nearby monasteries, a miraculous icon awaiting discovery and long lazy afternoons at the beach
skopelos • aegean sea • minoan king stafylos • dionysus • ariadne
Escape summers heat on the Aegean island of Skopelos with morning walks to nearby monasteries, a miraculous icon awaiting discovery and long lazy afternoons at the beach
skopelos • aegean sea • minoan king stafylos • dionysus • ariadne
We Three Kings
Who were the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus, and were they really royal?
three kings • magi • wise men • nativity • ephiphany
Who were the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus, and were they really royal?
three kings • magi • wise men • nativity • ephiphany
Church And State In The Early Middle Ages
The Papacy and the Empire both attempted to lead Christendom in the Middle Ages, to varying degrees of success. They existed in competition throughout the period.
charlemagne • holy roman empire • papacy • church • feudalism
The Papacy and the Empire both attempted to lead Christendom in the Middle Ages, to varying degrees of success. They existed in competition throughout the period.
charlemagne • holy roman empire • papacy • church • feudalism
Hughie Edwards Victoria Cross
This article covers the career of Hughie Edwards in war and peace. One of Bomber Command's legendary figures. Read of his remarkable operational missions.
world war ii • royal air force • bristol blenheim • bomber command • victoria cross
This article covers the career of Hughie Edwards in war and peace. One of Bomber Command's legendary figures. Read of his remarkable operational missions.
world war ii • royal air force • bristol blenheim • bomber command • victoria cross
Molotov in Berlin 1940
Molotov, the Soviet Union's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, was in Berlin in mid-November 1940 to discuss a broad range of political and economic issues between the Third Reich and the USSR. During his interview with Hitler, the Soviet Union was invited to join the Tripartite Pact and share in the spoils of the British Empire. Molotov did not dismiss the idea outright.
hitler • stalin • ussr • third reich • germany
Molotov, the Soviet Union's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, was in Berlin in mid-November 1940 to discuss a broad range of political and economic issues between the Third Reich and the USSR. During his interview with Hitler, the Soviet Union was invited to join the Tripartite Pact and share in the spoils of the British Empire. Molotov did not dismiss the idea outright.
hitler • stalin • ussr • third reich • germany
OKW versus OKH
OKH remained beyond Adolf Hitler's control in 1939. The traditional independence of the Army generals proved to be impossible to overcome and lengthy arguments over policy and strategy were inevitable to bring about Army compliance. Hiter found a willing alternative in OKW.
hitler • okw • okh • high command • military
OKH remained beyond Adolf Hitler's control in 1939. The traditional independence of the Army generals proved to be impossible to overcome and lengthy arguments over policy and strategy were inevitable to bring about Army compliance. Hiter found a willing alternative in OKW.
hitler • okw • okh • high command • military
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