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

123K views · 3.2K reactions | Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's audacious invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. This pivotal moment in World War II saw three million German troops launch a brutal assault on Russia, leading to unimaginable suffering and destruction. | War Stories | Facebook