Barbarossa: The Russian German Conflict, 1941-45 -

On June 22, 1941, Hitler launched the largest invasion force in history, sending across a 1,800-mile front. Despite numerous intelligence warnings, Stalin was caught off guard, and the Red Army suffered staggering early losses.

Barbarossa: The Russian-German Conflict, 1941-45: Clark, Alan Barbarossa: The Russian German Conflict, 1941-45

: By treating Soviet citizens with extreme cruelty, the Nazis turned potential allies into fierce partisans, forcing the Soviets to fight a "Great Patriotic War" for survival. On June 22, 1941, Hitler launched the largest

: In the summer of 1943, the largest tank battle in history took place. After failing to regain the initiative here, the Wehrmacht would never again mount a major offensive in the East. The Soviet Steamroller (1944 – 1945) On June 22