Stalin shrank away and went into a state of depression and there was a general sense of shock across the country
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What was Stalin like during the early stages of the war?
He was guilty of errors and poor leadership: failed to provide any form of leadership during the early stages, helped cause a massive defeat in Kiev by refusing a retreat
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How many 'phases' were there during the war?
3 - June 41-Summer 42, Soviet Russia very much struggling to survive - 42-Summer 43, Soviet Russia stabilised its war effort and built a powerful war economy - 43-Summer 45, Soviet offense
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What was the German view in July 1941?
They believed they would capture Moscow before the end of August - forces were in place for a final push onto Moscow
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What was offered by Stalin in October 1941?
A secret peace offer was sent to Hitler but he refused it as he was certain of German victory
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What prevented the German victory in 1941?
Winter setting in - prevented the German forces from continuing their attack
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What began to shift the tide into Russia's hands?
Stalingrad - Hitler became obsessed with capturing Stalingrad and as a result the war turned into the long war the Germans had very much wanted to avoid
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What began the Soviet counter-offensive?
Victory at the battle of Kursk - provided a springboard for the counter-offense
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When did the Soviet forces enter Poland?
4 Jan 1944
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How long did the siege of Leningrad last?
972 days - started on the 8 September 1941 and ended on the 27 Jan 1944
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Card 2
Front
When did this invasion begin?
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22nd June 1941
Card 3
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What was the immediate Stalinist reaction?
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Card 4
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What was Stalin like during the early stages of the war?
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