USSR (Soviet Union ) in WWIILeader of WWII• The leader of the USSR in WWII is Joseph Stalin.• Responsible for killing around 10 million people during WWII time period.• Infamous for his labor camps in Siberia where the death rate was very high.• Known as a member of the original big three (FDR, Churchill, Stalin)Gregory Zhukov• 5-star general for Stalin and his army• Known for his leadership the battles of Leningrad and Moscow• Right hand man of Stalin• Known for destroying Russian cities after they were defeated by Germany in 1941.• -He did this so that they couldn’t:• ---Resupply• ---Get adequate winter materialsNon-Aggression Pact• Signed in 1939 between Germany (Nazi) and Soviet Union.• Stated that they would not invade one another and what they would do with Poland and how they would split up once conquered• Two years later in 1941, Germany invades Soviet Union in the summer.• Thus, breaking the Non-Aggression Pact.German Invasion• Summer of ‘41• Thought it would be a quick and easy invasion• Germans didn’t bother to bring winter gear• Many Russians were killed in this defensive struggle• Many historians argue that this event by Hitler lead to his demise and death in 1945.Allies in the War• U.S. -41• USSR -41• Great Britain• FranceAxis Powers• Italy• Germany• USSR – before ‘41• JapanDeath Tolls• Over 60 million people were killed, which was over 2.5% of the world population.• 22,000,000 to 30,000,000 military and civilian deaths for the USSR.• This really would affect a country.U.S. and USSR relationship• Very unique relationshipo Fought together in WWIo USSR was originally fighting against the Allies before joining the Allies.o Even though we fought on the same side doesn’t make us the best of friends.o In the Yalta Conference, Stalin wanted to make Poland a communist country.o After WWII, U.S. and Soviets were the two big world super powers.Analysis of the Era• This era was okay for the Soviets• Positives:o Able to defend themselves and withstand the German invasiono With the Allies, won WWIIo Became a world superpower.• Negatives:o Lost many people in battleo Communism was still being usedo Stalin was a ruthless leader ( a good one for military times though)o Labor camps
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