Diplomacy and battle

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What happened between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939

They made a non-aggression pact in August 1939 (Molotov-Ribbentrop pact). In secret they divided Poland. A week later the Germans attacked Poland

What was the German blitzkrieg?

An overpowering force of tanks and planes destroyed the polish front lines. The Luftwafffe ezecuted terror attacks on Warsaw. When the Russins attacked Poland from the rear two weeks later, the battle was decided quickly.

When did the battle in the west break out?

In April 1940, Germany occupied Denmark and Norway. On May 10, a blitzkrieg against the Netherlands, Belgium and France started.  Once again the Germans advanced at rapid speed.
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What kind of battle erupted between England and Germany?

Great Britain had to fight on its own, under the leadership of the new prime minister Churchill. An air battle over England erupted The British air force managed to hold on narrowly. Terror bombings on the ities could not break British morale.

What could Hitler do when he controlled the west?

Stat to focus on his main goal: conquering lebensraum in Russia.

When did Operation Barbarossa start?

On July 21, 1941

How did the Germans completely surprise the soviets?

With their blitzkrieg tactis. Very soon they were near Leningrad, Moscow and Rostov.

Why did the Soviet population increase in resistance against Germany?

- nazis had terrorised them as 'untermenschen'
- Stalin successfully stirred up Russian nationalism

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