Battles & Operations of World War II
Operation Barbarossa: 5 Myths About Hitler’s Invasion of the Soviet Union
13m
22 June 1941. Operation Barbarossa begins—the largest land invasion in history. Nazi Germany launches a massive assault on the Soviet Union, expecting a rapid victory. Instead, the campaign turns into a brutal war of attrition that reshapes World War II.
But what really happened on the Eastern Front?
This documentary breaks down five of the most widespread myths—from claims of Joseph Stalin’s collapse, to the legend of “General Winter,” the role of Siberian divisions, German numerical superiority, and the supposed dominance of the Luftwaffe.
Through facts and historical evidence, discover what truly stopped Hitler’s advance on Moscow—and why Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war.
It also explores the devastating human cost, including the mass killings carried out by Einsatzgruppen behind the front lines.
Up Next in Season 1
-
Operation Anthropoid: Assassination o...
15 March 1939. Nazi Germany occupies Prague, and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia is established under German control.
As repression intensifies, Reinhard Heydrich rises to power as Deputy Reich Protector, enforcing a regime built on fear, arrests, and executions. Known as the “Butcher of...
-
Operation Unthinkable: Churchill’s Se...
On 8 May 1945, Europe celebrates victory over Nazi Germany. But behind the scenes, a new fear is already taking shape.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, deeply distrustful of Joseph Stalin and Soviet ambitions in Eastern Europe, secretly orders the creation of a bold and dangerous plan—O...
-
Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact & Invasion of...
On 1 September 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. Just over two weeks later, the Soviet Union attacked from the east—sealing Poland’s fate.
This video explores the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, the secret deal between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin that divided ...
