Operation Barbarossa, launched on June 22, 1941, marked Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, aiming for a swift victory. Initially, German forces encountered little resistance; however, the vastness of the Soviet territory and the resilience of the Red Army soon challenged their expectations. One of the most shocking realities for the Germans was the effectiveness and sheer number of Russian tanks, particularly the T-34. The T-34’s sloped armor and mobility contrasted sharply with the Ge