USSR (Soviet Union) in WWII
Leader 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 Zuhkov
5 star general for Stalin and his army
Known for his leadership the battle 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 and get adequate winter materials
Non-Aggression Pact
Signed in 1939 between Germany (Nazi) and Soviet Union
Stated that hey would not invade one another and what they would do with Poland and how they would split it 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
France
Axis Powers
Italy Germany
USSR -before '41
Japan
Death Tolls
22,000000 to 30,000,000 military and civilian deaths for the USSR
This really would affect a country
U.S and USSR Relationship
Very unique relationship
Fought together in WWI
USSR was originally fighting against the Allies before joining the Allies
Even though we fought on the same side doesn't make us the best of friends
In the Yalta Conference, Stalin wanted to make Poland a communist country
After WWII US and Soviets were the two big world super powers
Analysis of the Era
This era was okay for the Soviets
Positives-
Able to defend themselves and withstand the German Invasion
With the Allies won WWII
Became a world super power
Negatives-
Lost many people in battle
Communism was still being used
Stalin was a ruthless leader (a good one for military times though)
Labor camps
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