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    The document discusses Germany's invasion of Russia in 1941, codenamed Operation Barbarossa, with Hitler stating "When the attack on Russia starts the world will hold its breath." It provides details on the immense losses suffered by Soviet forces in the initial week, with 150,000 soldiers killed. Additionally, it notes Germany's motivations for invading included defeating the Soviet Union to access slave labor in Ukraine and oil fields in Baku.

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    The document discusses Germany's invasion of Russia in 1941, codenamed Operation Barbarossa, with Hitler stating "When the attack on Russia starts the world will hold its breath." It provides details on the immense losses suffered by Soviet forces in the initial week, with 150,000 soldiers killed. Additionally, it notes Germany's motivations for invading included defeating the Soviet Union to access slave labor in Ukraine and oil fields in Baku.

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    The document discusses Germany's invasion of Russia in 1941, codenamed Operation Barbarossa, with Hitler stating "When the attack on Russia starts the world will hold its breath." It provides details on the immense losses suffered by Soviet forces in the initial week, with 150,000 soldiers killed. Additionally, it notes Germany's motivations for invading included defeating the Soviet Union to access slave labor in Ukraine and oil fields in Baku.

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    4/19/12

    When the attack on Russia starts the world will hold its breath Hitler.

    1939 Non Aggression Pact


    Deep seated Hatred Germans and Russians Nazis and Communists

    Poland East: USSR West: Germans Finland Russia Invades 1940 Baltic States

    4/19/12

    1945-2004

    Origins of cold war Beliefs USA: Capitalist/valued democracy Aims USA: Prevent spread of communism (poverty spread communism). Help Europe recover (especially Germany) but also to aid trade create markets. Repairing the 4/19/12 damage of isolation?

    USSR: Communist dictatorship/suppression of individual

    Experience of Russia

    20 million men lost Winters/harsh conditions 3 million Soldiers 3580 tanks 7184 Artillery guns 1850 Planes 750000 Horses

    4/19/12

    Defeating soviet union would lead to solving the labour problem slave labour Ukraine (huge agricultural potential) and Baku Oil fields Blitzkreig was the tactic the germans used to take over france and intended for russia
    4/19/12

    1 week 150000 dead soviet soldiers

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