Operation Barbarossa: How Hitler’s Obsession With Russia Lost Him The War

Discover how Operation Barbarossa, Hitler’s ambitious and catastrophic invasion of the Soviet Union, marked a turning point in World War 2. Fueled by overconfidence and racial ideology, Hitler underestimated the Soviet resilience and the brutal Russian winter, leading to devastating losses. This video delves into the miscalculations, human suffering, and historical consequences of the largest military campaign ever attempted. Witness the rise and fall of the Nazi war machine as it crumbled under its own hubris.

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