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 aimed to conquer vast territories and destroy the Soviet military.
Related terms
Blitzkrieg: Blitzkrieg refers to a military strategy used by Nazi Germany during World War II that involved quick and intense attacks using combined air and land forces.
Eastern Front: The Eastern Front was the theater of conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. It witnessed major battles and campaigns throughout the war.
Lend-Lease Act: The Lend-Lease Act was a program enacted by the United States in 1941 that provided military aid (such as weapons, equipment, and supplies) to Allied countries fighting against Axis powers.