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Hitler viewed Eastern Europe as ripe for German domination. The Luftwaffe was unable to defeat the RAF in the summer & autumn of 1940 which left the landwards campaign, having then occupied the Balkans, with only the East to expand into. Russia (The USSR) had huge forces, but was highly inefficient in terms of equipment and control: Hitlers problem of waging war is then exemplified in a total inability to know when & where to stop expanding. Once the advances are (Finally) reversed there really is no Plan B. Nonetheless Plan A was terrible in its devastation.
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∙ 6y agofirst answer:
Hitler broke the pact for several reasons, but we may not know 100% sure ever.
- Hitler had recently experienced great and swift success on the Western Front, pushing the Allies out of Europe (except Britain) and into North Africa the far side of North Africa.
- Hitler's whole idealistic of war was to take on enemies rapidly and make his victories in quick succession. The idea was to not give the enemy time to prepare or set-up.
- Hitler was low on resources, specifically gas and oil. The USSR had very, very large amounts of it. Should the invasion succeed, Hitler could give his Panzers the fuel needed to fully commit them.
- Stalin was vulnerable now. Stalin was not expecting the invasion (although he was by the time of the invasion due to intelligence leaks). If he waited, Stalin would have an opportunity to increase his military to strengths much greater, as its potential was far away form its current statue.
- Currently, he held much more advantages if he succeeded. What is now Ukraine area had recently had all their crops and food from farms taken away. These people would (and did) cheer the German invaders in. [Note: Germany did not capitalize on these opportunities as they took the food away again from them, causing their allegiances to turn back to the USSR]
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We actually do know for sure why Hitler broke his Non-Aggression Pact with Stalin that was signed in Moscow on 23 August 1939. Based on Hitler's verbal & written words to his Generals & others, uncovered by Historians after the war: We know that Hitler had always intended & planned to attack the Soviet Union after defeating France. The defeat of the Soviet Union was the primary goal that Hitler focused on during the entire war. The Pact was only a temporary measure that protected Hitler's eastern flank during his land, sea & air campaigns against Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, France & Britain. Stalin was fooled into economically & politically supporting Germany from August 24, 1939 to June 22, 1941, because Stalin thought that he could join Hitler in the conquest of Europe, and then the world. If you want to know more I recommend that you read the book: A World at Arms by Gerhard L. Weinberg.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Nazi ideology stated that communism was the ideological enemy and because Hitler had just seen the tiny Finnish army kick the Red Army's butt in the winter war and since he was really pumped after his conquest of France and Poland he reckoned now would be a good time to get some more Lebensraum
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∙ 11y agoHitler believed that the treaty of versailles were unfair towards Germany because, German is blamed for causing World War 1 when Germany only got involved when the allied powers declared war onto it's ally.
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∙ 11y agoIf you mean the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Germany broke it on November 5, 1918. That treaty only lasted about eight and a half months.
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Who signed the Brest-Litovsk Treaty?
russia and Germany signed ( it was a peace treaty between the two countries ) taking russia out of the war
Why did Germany want to take over Russia?
Hitler had a treaty with Russia before WWII, but when the time came to invade Poland they were afraid to be attacked by Russia for that so Germany broke the treaty and attacked Russia soon after...
Where was the treaty that ended the war between Germany and Russia signed?
The city of Brest-Litovsk is where the treaty ending hostilities in World War I between Russia and Germany was signed.
After Lenin assumed control of Russia he quickly signed a treaty with what nation?
Germany
Who did Germany make a treaty with in 1917 that stopped that country's fighting?
They technically made peace with Russia, but that was more like Russia being taken over by a communist uprising and dropping out of the war than Germany signing a treaty.
When did Germany break the treaty with Russia?
1941
What is the Brest-Litovsk Treaty?
The treaty Germany and russia that allowed russia to leave the war.
Which treaty ended war with Russia and Germany?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
What treaty was signed between Russia and Germany to ended Russia's participation in the war?
the treaty of brest-litovsk
What was the date of the treaty of verailles?
Germany gave Russia Treatry in 1957 Germany gave Russia Treatry in 1957
Who signed the Brest-Litovsk Treaty?
russia and Germany signed ( it was a peace treaty between the two countries ) taking russia out of the war
Who signed the Brest Litovsk Treaty?
Russia and Germany signed ( it was a peace treaty between the two countries ) taking russia out of the war
What was the site where a treaty was signed between Germany and Russia?
France
Which countries were parties of the treaty of brest-litovsk?
A+ Germany and Russia (:
What impact does the Treaty of Breast-Litvovsk have on Germany?
it ended the war between russia and Germany
What was the name of the treaty signed by russia and Germany in world war 1?
The Treaty of Bresk-Litovsk
Which of these countries were parties to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
A. France B. Germany C. Great Britain D. the United States
