Russia Defends Against German Invasion

The transcript discusses the first year of the war with Germany, highlighting the Soviet Union's resilience against Hitler's blitz. It credits Soviet manpower, Stalin's leadership, and the harsh Russian winter for stalling German advances. Despite significant losses, the Soviet Union's scorched earth policy and the contributions of Soviet women played crucial roles. The narrative also emphasizes the heroic efforts of civilian armies in resisting Hitler's forces, defying his 60-day victory plan.

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