Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. It began on June 22, 1941, and marked a significant turning point in the war.
Related terms
Blitzkrieg: A military tactic used by the Germans during World War II that involved rapid and coordinated attacks using tanks, aircraft, and infantry forces.
Eastern Front: The area where German forces fought against Soviet forces during World War II. It was characterized by brutal battles and extreme weather conditions.
Scorched Earth Policy: A strategy employed by the Soviets during Operation Barbarossa to deny resources to the advancing German army by destroying anything that could be useful to them.