Nazi Germany, along with its Axis allies, launched Operation Barbarossa, the largest military invasion in history, targeting the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941.
This audacious and unprecedented offensive marked a significant escalation in World War II, involving over three million Axis troops and thousands of tanks, aircraft, and artillery pieces.
The invasion aimed to conquer the vast Soviet territories, secure vital resources, and crush the Red Army swiftly.
Despite initial successes, the operation ultimately failed, leading to a protracted and brutal conflict on the Eastern Front, which became a turning point in the war.
