The Great Patriotic War: the first eighteen months
In this discussion we look at the first year or so of the Great Patriotic War, the name given to the Second World War insofar as it involved Russia. Content covers: The reasons for and extent of Soviet setbacks (1941–42). The reasons for the survival of the USSR and success in driving back the German invasion, including war production.Tutors:
George Harrison
Dr Mark Hurst