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What was the primary purpose of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
What was the primary purpose of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
- To prevent the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
- To recognize the sovereignty of Poland
- To establish a formal alliance between Nazi Germany and the USSR
- To divide the countries that lay between Nazi Germany and the USSR (correct)
When did the USSR invade Poland from the East?
When did the USSR invade Poland from the East?
- September 1, 1939
- August 23, 1939
- September 17, 1939 (correct)
- October 6, 1939
What was the name of the operation that saw Hitler launch an invasion of the Soviet Union?
What was the name of the operation that saw Hitler launch an invasion of the Soviet Union?
- Operation Barbarossa (correct)
- Operation Blitzkrieg
- Operation Overlord
- Operation Thunderstorm
What was Stalin's initial response to the intelligence warnings of an impending German invasion?
What was Stalin's initial response to the intelligence warnings of an impending German invasion?
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What was the outcome of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in terms of Stalin's allegiance?
What was the outcome of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in terms of Stalin's allegiance?
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Study Notes
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (1939)
- The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, also known as the Non-Aggression Pact, was an agreement between Nazi Germany and the USSR signed on August 23, 1939.
- The pact ensured that both countries would not attack each other and would secretly divide the countries that lay between them.
Invasion of Poland (1939)
- Nazi Germany invaded Poland from the West on September 1, 1939.
- The USSR invaded Poland from the East on September 17, 1939.
- The invasion of Poland was declared complete on October 6, 1939.
- Poland was divided between Nazi Germany and the USSR, as per the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
Operation Barbarossa (1941)
- Hitler launched an invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, breaking his promise to Stalin.
- Stalin was initially in denial, despite receiving intelligence warnings of the invasion.
- The invasion of the Soviet Union led Stalin to turn against his former ally, Nazi Germany, and instead ally with the Allies.
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Learn about the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the USSR, and its significance in the context of World War II, including the invasion of Poland and Operation Barbarossa.
