The Soviet's Push On

On the beginning of 1944, the Germans had been expelled from Northern Caucasus, most of Ukraine, and were trapped in Crimea. The Red Army now had a two-to-one advantage over the Germans and were ready to attack.

Through the winter months, the Germans tried desperately to hold their lines. Part of the German force was driven all the way back to Polish 1939 border while the other half held it's ground.

The Germans had survived a third winter, but the spring started with a new Soviet offense in the Ukraine. The Germans quickly were either forced to retreat or were encircled by the oncoming Red Army. By May, Crimea was evacuated. On May 9, the Soviets retook Sevastopol. The Red Army had moved 165 miles and were still going strong.

Josef Stalin

The Anti-Comintern Pact

The Beginning of Alliances

The Nazi-Soviet Pact

The Invasion of Finland

The Annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

Shifting Sides

Operation Barabossa

"The Russians Lost the War in Eight Days"

Cold Winter

Moscow, Kiev, and Stalingrad

The Battle for Moscow