Barbarossa: The Russian German Conflict, 1941-45 May 2026

: In just six months, the German Wehrmacht captured nearly 3 million Soviet prisoners and drove within sight of Moscow.

: In the summer of 1943, the largest tank battle in history took place. After failing to regain the initiative here, the Wehrmacht would never again mount a major offensive in the East. The Soviet Steamroller (1944 – 1945) Barbarossa: The Russian German Conflict, 1941-45

: Leaders lacked a single strategic goal, alternating between capturing Moscow, the industrial Donbas, and the Caucasian oil fields. : In just six months, the German Wehrmacht