Operation Barbarossa

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Operation Barbarossa

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Also known as Fall Barbarroja, Operation Fritz

invasion of Soviet Union by Nazi German-led Axis powers in Europe

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Operation Barbarossa was Nazi Germany's massive invasion of the Soviet Union, launched in 1941 with the support of other Axis powers. It became one of the largest and deadliest military campaigns in history, ultimately marking a turning point in World War II as the Soviet Union's eventual resistance and counteroffensive helped defeat Nazi Germany.

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start time: 1941-06-22
Commons category: Operation Barbarossa
end time: 1941-12-05

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Code names Germany–Soviet Union relations (1918–1941)Invasions of Russia Invasions of Ukraine June 1941 in Europe Military operations involving Finland Military operations of World War II Operation Barbarossa Spoken articles