The Baltic States in the Twentieth Century and their security now
Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell
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The Baltic States Under Nazi Occupation
This chapter examines the German invasion of the Baltic States during World War II, focusing on Operation Barbarossa and its swift military tactics that led to occupation by August 1941. It explores the region's strategic significance, the establishment of Nazi colonial administration, and the mixed views on Baltic Germans within the Nazi hierarchy. Furthermore, it delves into the emergence of partisan resistance against the occupation and the complex racial ideologies that defined German policies in the area.
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