Importance
Name a key city that was invaded
Minsk, Tallinn, Kyiv, Smolensk, Lvov, Riga
What is the estimate number of German casualties?
750,000 - 1 million
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What pushed the Germans back from Moscow?
A Soviet counteroffensive
What are some political reasons for Barbarossa
Communism, Lebensraum, anti-Bolshevik and Russia’s military
What were some asset loses in the military?
Artillery, Guns, tanks, aircraft
What were the Germans initial target?
Soviet airfields/aircrafts
Was Canada involved?
No
What was the goal of Army Group North?
The capture of Leningrad
What natural resources did Germany need from Russia?
Oil, Rubber, Steel and Minerals
How many Soviets were injured and wounded
6 Million
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What were the 2 sides involved?
Germany and Russia (Soviet Union)
How far did Army Group South reach?
What were all the key cities that Germany could not obtain
Moscow, Stalingrad, Leningrad
How many Germans were killed?
186,000
What is it called when you attack from 3 angles
3-pronged advance/attack
How did Canada view Barbarossa
Mixed of concern and wary😎😎
How many German armies and panzer groups participated in the attack on Moscow?
Three armies and three panzer groups