At dawn on 22 June 1941, German Wehrmacht units crossed into Soviet territory, marking the beginning of an almost four-year-long campaign of destruction that would claim millions of lives. Hitler had already informed his generals what he envisioned for this war against the Soviet Union: a brutal 'campaign of extermination' that would dismantle the Russian state and exploit its people to the point of starvation. Despite signs of the impending attack, Soviet leader Stalin remained in denial about the threat posed by his former ally. After six months, the Wehrmacht finally stalled just outside Moscow. Blinded by past Blitzkrieg victories, German commanders pushed their forces deep into Soviet land, yet the swift victory they anticipated never came. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Japan-Hitler's ally-drew the United States into the war in the Pacific. With conflict spreading across continents, World War lI had truly engulfed the globe
I disagree with the practice, that is becoming wide spread of blurring out photo's or film of bodies. The real horror of these deaths needs to be seen. Not sanitized.
I think this is an accurate video , as far as I've seen to this point . I wish that there was no blurring censor ... but I'm sure that you're just playing by YT rules. So that's not your fault . I'm a new subscriber now because I'm interested in the new footage that you have and of course because you have accurate knowledge about the war . I can't wait for more videos . Great job .
I'm surprised they didn't mention the road of life during the Leningrad siege. When the lake froze over the Red army drove convoys over the lake and German artillery used them as target practice. The Red army drivers drove with one leg out the door incase the truck went through the ice
This operation failed on the back of the horses back. Over 600,000 horses were used to move what the railway lines couldn’t move. During winter over 50% of supplies being moved was for the needs of horses not the war effort. It was this slow movement that couldn’t match the military ability to drive large distances with it vehicles. As the number of horses dropped having been eaten to keep soldiers alive started to have real issues that couldn’t be overcome.
Indeed, General Von Paulus (head of Logistics) predicted in 1941, that the offensive would stop once the front lines advanced about 100 KM from the railheads (the trucks would use the fuel they carried to just reach the front. He was proven correct-the offensive petered out in mid December 1941. Russia was simply too big..and the German Army too small. Russian forces outnumbered the Germans by Hune 1942-from then the Russians would grow stronger, the Germans weaker.
It was simple. This works in France, which has roads and rail and is small. It doesn't work in a HUUUUUGE country like Russia. The analogy is that "blitzkreig" (which isn't what the Germans called it, it was Bewegunskreig - war of movement) is called " a hot knife through butter", which is fine when the butter fits in your hand. But when the butter is the size of a railroad car.....not so much.....lol
Presidents can’t declare a war, unless congress authorizes the funds for it. President Johnson got temporary war perversion, for 90 days, until congress passed it.
Like the Russian people, this was the first time I'd ever heard Stalin's voice also. Not exactly a dynamic speaker. However, the Soviets defeated the Germans, and that's all that matters. It must have been incredibly frustrating for the Russians to wait for the 2nd front.
At dawn on 22 June 1941, German Wehrmacht units crossed into Soviet territory, marking the beginning of an almost four-year-long campaign of destruction that would claim millions of lives. Hitler had already informed his generals what he envisioned for this war against the Soviet Union: a brutal 'campaign of extermination' that would dismantle the Russian state and exploit its people to the point of starvation. Despite signs of the impending attack, Soviet leader Stalin remained in denial about the threat posed by his former ally. After six months, the Wehrmacht finally stalled just outside Moscow. Blinded by past Blitzkrieg victories, German commanders pushed their forces deep into Soviet land, yet the swift victory they anticipated never came.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Japan-Hitler's ally-drew the United States into the war in the Pacific.
With conflict spreading across continents, World War lI had truly engulfed the globe
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Враньё с самого начала - не было советской обороны; красная армия готовилась к внезапному вторжению без объявления войны как и вермахт.
Thank you @FreeDocumentary-History for another great video! I can't wait for the next one.
and Spiegel TV
I like the flow and content of this video. You never know what you’re going to get with UA-cam.
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I disagree with the practice, that is becoming wide spread of blurring out photo's or film of bodies. The real horror of these deaths needs to be seen. Not sanitized.
its against UA-cam policy..
you cant find similar censorship on Netflix documentary thou
It is leftist censorship; we do not have the freedom on UA-cam to see reality as is should be.
Blame youtube...
It just makes you questions are the images really true.😮😮
Agreed......
The channel manager will still be preparing it and it should be visible as soon as this episode 4 goes public.
Brilliant and fill with insightful data. Thank you.
they did have winter equipment; they didn't have the logistics to supply winter clothing as well as ammunition and food
And there in lies the reason they lost, arrogance
@@oldschoolcane ,Along with ignorance and stupidity .
It is sad that even now there is not a day without strife somewhere in the world.
Welcome to Earth.
Excellent work. I don't see the link for part 5 though.
nice thanks
UA-cam really please stop blurring pictures.
Its not youtube that does it it's this channel
The censorship on UA-cam is getting ridiculous. It makes things unwatchable
My Opa survived all 6 years of war from France, Romania then the Eastern front. Army Group South to the Maikop oilfields & Sevastopol.
More died fighting on the Eastern Front than in all other fighting across the globe during World War II.
and?
@@Swellington_what information can YOU offer?
@@change691 what information can you offer? Did I touch a nerve? I just asked a question,internet gets yall a little mouthy doesn’t it?
@@Swellington_it's just a weird comment to make
I think this is an accurate video , as far as I've seen to this point . I wish that there was no blurring censor ... but I'm sure that you're just playing by YT rules. So that's not your fault . I'm a new subscriber now because I'm interested in the new footage that you have and of course because you have accurate knowledge about the war . I can't wait for more videos . Great job .
New footage? Nah, same footage just recut
I'm surprised they didn't mention the road of life during the Leningrad siege. When the lake froze over the Red army drove convoys over the lake and German artillery used them as target practice. The Red army drivers drove with one leg out the door incase the truck went through the ice
Sickening
Brutal
Funny how, when you’re starving, they will eat everything given to them. Too bad our brats, are picky as hell.
Trump loves you
More damn UA-cam blurring...😠 Nothing like being around retirement age and being treated like a grade-schooler.
This is wonderful to watch. 👍👏
This operation failed on the back of the horses back. Over 600,000 horses were used to move what the railway lines couldn’t move. During winter over 50% of supplies being moved was for the needs of horses not the war effort. It was this slow movement that couldn’t match the military ability to drive large distances with it vehicles. As the number of horses dropped having been eaten to keep soldiers alive started to have real issues that couldn’t be overcome.
Indeed, General Von Paulus (head of Logistics) predicted in 1941, that the offensive would stop once the front lines advanced about 100 KM from the railheads (the trucks would use the fuel they carried to just reach the front. He was proven correct-the offensive petered out in mid December 1941. Russia was simply too big..and the German Army too small. Russian forces outnumbered the Germans by Hune 1942-from then the Russians would grow stronger, the Germans weaker.
It was simple. This works in France, which has roads and rail and is small. It doesn't work in a HUUUUUGE country like Russia. The analogy is that "blitzkreig" (which isn't what the Germans called it, it was Bewegunskreig - war of movement) is called " a hot knife through butter", which is fine when the butter fits in your hand. But when the butter is the size of a railroad car.....not so much.....lol
Forgotten abandoned war
whats with the blurs!
UA-cam guidelines involving showing nudity and violence. Blur it, or they can not upload it for public viewing.
Stalin refused to participate in the Genova convention agreement.
I love a good recycled WW2 documentary
İngilizce konuşmalardan hoşlanmıyorum.bunlar taraflı konuşmalar.Almanlar bizim dostumuzdur.
The axis powers over estimated the Russian army 🪖
Who shot peanut
A personality cult around Stalin? Thank God nothing like that can happen in the United States!! Oh wait...
Yeah. That Audacity of Hope huh?
Trump didn’t kill, displace and imprison millions
I read that the biggest industry in the 1930's in Russia was the production of Stalin photographs, flags and other memorabilia.
In United States the cult is to a capitalist casta
Trump love you
Who declared war on Dec 8th? I believe this was the last time it wasn't done by the President 🤷🏻
Presidents can’t declare a war, unless congress authorizes the funds for it. President Johnson got temporary war perversion, for 90 days, until congress passed it.
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Like the Russian people, this was the first time I'd ever heard Stalin's voice also. Not exactly a dynamic speaker. However, the Soviets defeated the Germans, and that's all that matters. It must have been incredibly frustrating for the Russians to wait for the 2nd front.
So you loved the Bolsheviks then did ya? The murd*erous crew of radicals that overthrew [and later murd*ered] Czar Nicholas II and his family..
Lmao Stalin “kept his nerve” huh? Cmon guys…
Didn’t Stalin have a mental breakdown for several days when he found out Germany had invaded?
You are correct@@requiscatinpace7392
Will you be doing a special on Benjamin Netanyahu?
Oh god he we go something that has nothing to do with this
@@dyricrothwell4254it has everything to do with this if you know your true history.
Right after they do a documentary on Hamas.
@@grf15right after they do one on trump.
Take a hike...😂
Stalin was a Jew himself and athiest.
StaIin wasnt Jewish. Maybe you’re thinking of Lenin, who had traces of Jewish ancestry that he himself wasnt aware of.
@@ColGesso I think his mother was - his Slavic name sacosweli ?? means "son of a Jew"
Stalin converted Soviet Union in the empire of Evil
A joke
Your narrator was atrocious... Moss-cow?
Naw
Pms ?
Dr Peter von lieb err umm i mean lieb, looks like he's part of Calus von stauffenburgs bloodline.. 🫡 0:00 0:00