Russia WW2

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Why were the purges of the army an issue in the preparation for WWII?
1937-38 purges of the army meant that a great deal of military experience was lost.
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What were Russia's economic preparations for war?
Rearmament in the five year plans (third 5 year plan), Increased military expenditure and a focused and driven economy.
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What were the millitary reasons for Russia's victory with the Grand Alliance?
Hitler's army too spread out, fighting France and Britain as well as Russia. Red army were well supplied due to 5 year plans and were used to Russia winters,
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Why was Lend-lease so significant?
Supplied food from America and other countries including SPAM, which was critical to Russia's survival.
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In what year was the Nazi-Soviet Pact signed?
1939
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What were Russia's economic preparations for war?

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Rearmament in the five year plans (third 5 year plan), Increased military expenditure and a focused and driven economy.

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Why was Lend-lease so significant?

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In what year was the Nazi-Soviet Pact signed?

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