182. Operation Barbarossa
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The Origins of Operation Barbarossa
This chapter examines the historical and mythological roots of Operation Barbarossa, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II. It discusses the ideological motivations behind the offensive, including Nazi superiority beliefs and the dismissal of Eastern Europeans, as well as the strategic decisions leading up to the operation. Additionally, it highlights the pivotal moments and miscalculations that set the stage for the catastrophic invasion that began on June 22, 1941.
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