Articles related to "Operation 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Prelude to Stalingrad
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
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
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Millennium on the Flip Side: Twenty-First Century Man
...In the United States, we are taught world history as a method of studying the collage of cultures within our nation. Very few nations do this openly, but there is a degree of such. Even in the harshest of tyrannies (i.e. China). However, for some time now I have wondered why the latest insights to modern and ancient history have been very reveling in its honesty. I recall never being this interested in history? Let alone the immense information out there on the subject. Then I recalled my school years. The boring memorization of dates. The lethargic interest by my teachers. Furthermore, the apathetic textbooks. I began to realize that my new found interest was do to the fact there was something to be interested in! History out side the classroom is complete...
history • society • politics • political • education
...In the United States, we are taught world history as a method of studying the collage of cultures within our nation. Very few nations do this openly, but there is a degree of such. Even in the harshest of tyrannies (i.e. China). However, for some time now I have wondered why the latest insights to modern and ancient history have been very reveling in its honesty. I recall never being this interested in history? Let alone the immense information out there on the subject. Then I recalled my school years. The boring memorization of dates. The lethargic interest by my teachers. Furthermore, the apathetic textbooks. I began to realize that my new found interest was do to the fact there was something to be interested in! History out side the classroom is complete...
history • society • politics • political • education
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