The worst day in Russian history: How the USSR met Hitler unprepared – and still crushed him
Summary
On the 85th anniversary of Operation Barbarossa, RT examines how the Soviet Union was caught unprepared for Hitler's June 22, 1941 invasion despite intelligence warnings. The retrospective draws parallels to contemporary geopolitical tensions and explores the catastrophic early losses that shaped WWII.
Preview
Eighty-five years after June 22, 1941, the Soviet catastrophe reveals Stalin’s delays, Red Army weakness, and the resolve that broke Hitler Read Full Article at RT.com
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