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About Operation Barbarossa: Inside Hitler's Biggest Military Blunder

Fueled by hatred and overconfidence, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union became one of WW2's greatest blunders. From early advances to the brutal winters, see how Operation Barbarossa turned into a nightmare for Germany, marking the downfall of the Nazi regime. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Operation Barbarossa: Inside Hitler's Biggest Military Blunder
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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