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Hess's Secret Peace Mission
- Rudolf Hess embarked on a secret solo flight from Germany to Scotland in May 1941.
- He intended to negotiate peace with the British, but was captured and imprisoned for the rest of the war.
German Public Feels War Strain
- Despite territorial gains, ordinary Germans began feeling economic hardship by the end of 1940.
- Hitler prepared the public for sacrifices, promising a "great new order in Europe" in 1941.
Mussolini's Greek Debacle Delays Germany
- Mussolini's failed invasion of Greece delayed Germany's planned attack on the Soviet Union by five weeks.
- This delay is considered a turning point that contributed to Germany's failure in Russia.