Operation Barbarossa & Stalingrad

What was the primary objective of Operation Barbarossa?

• To secure oil fields in the Middle East

• To invade Britain

• To invade the Soviet Union and defeat the Red Army

• To capture North Africa

Which German strategy was used to quickly advance through Soviet territory during Operation Barbarossa?

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench warfare

• Total war

• Encirclement tactics

How did the German command plan to achieve a quick victory in Operation Barbarossa?

• By focusing on naval battles

• By using rapid armored and air assaults

• By launching a blockade

• By conducting prolonged sieges

Which Soviet leader was in charge during Operation Barbarossa?

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Georgy Zhukov

What was one of the major tactical errors made by Germany during Operation Barbarossa?

• Underestimating Soviet air power

• Not accounting for the harsh Russian winter

• Over-relying on naval superiority

• Focusing too much on city sieges

What was the main reason for the initial success of the German offensive in Operation Barbarossa?

• The surprise and speed of the attack

• The strength of the Soviet navy

• The effectiveness of Soviet propaganda

• The weakness of Soviet air defenses

Which Soviet strategy helped to slow down the German advance in Operation Barbarossa?

• Aerial bombings

• Trench warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

• Scorched earth policy

What was the main focus of the German military leadership during the initial phase of Operation Barbarossa?

• Capturing key cities and industrial centers

• Securing agricultural land

• Establishing naval blockades

• Expanding into the Middle East

Which Soviet city was a primary target during Operation Barbarossa?

• Moscow

• Leningrad

• Kiev

Which Axis power was allied with Germany during Operation Barbarossa?

• Japan

• Italy

• Romania

• Spain