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Operation Barbarossa (German: Unternehmen Barbarossa) was the codename for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II that commenced on June 22, 1941

Operation Barbarossa remains the largest military operation, in terms of manpower, area traversed, and casualties, in human history. The failure of Operation Barbarossa resulted in the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany and is considered a turning point for the Third Reich. Most importantly, Operation Barbarossa opened up the Eastern Front, which ultimately became the biggest theater of war in world history. Operation Barbarossa and the areas which fell under it became the site of some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike - all of which influenced the course of both World War II and 20th century history.

trength of the opposing forces on the
Soviet Western border. June 22, 1941 Germany and Allies Soviet Union Ratio
Divisions 166 190 0.87 : 1
Personnel 4,306,800 3,289,851 1.3 : 1
Guns and mortars 42,601 59,787 0.7 : 1
Tanks (incl assault guns) 4,171 15,687 0.27 : 1
Aircraft 4,389[40] 11, 537[41] 0.38 : 1
Source: Mikhail Meltyukhov Stalin's Missed Chance table 47,

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