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The Siege of Leningrad had its regions surrounded on all sides by the Finns and Germans. The Finns were in the northeastern sectors with the German Army Group North sieging the city from the South.

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What three Russian cities did Hitler attack?

Stalingrad, Leningrad and Moscow.


What country sent reinforcement in the form of Division Azul to aid Germany in its World War 2 attack on the soviet union?

Spain sent reinforcement in the form of Division Azul to aid Germany in its World War II attack on the Soviet Union. This volunteer unit, officially known as the 250th Infantry Division, was composed of Spanish soldiers who fought alongside the Germans on the Eastern Front. The division was formed in 1941 and served primarily in the Leningrad area. Spain's involvement was largely motivated by ideological alignment with Nazi Germany and the desire to counter communism.


What were the economic diplomatic and military reasons for Germany's defeat in World War 2?

Military: The Wehrmacht (German Army) had attacked Russia in a 3 way attack. Moscow, Leningrad, and Stalingrad. By process of natural selection whereby the incompetent generals die or get captured, General Zhukov emerged from the rubble and led the Soviet army to a victory at the battles for Stalingrad, Leningrad, and Moscow. That and the winter forced the German retreat and the Soviets never stopped gaining ground until the war ended.


Who were the aggressors in World War 2?

the aggressores were originally Germany,Russia,and Italy but after Pearl Harbor was not entirely successful Japan joined Germany and Italy and Russia joined the Allies after Germany attacked Leningrad


What period of time did Germany take over the most territory?

During World War II, the period in which Germany took over the most territory was quite clearly 1941. In this year, German forces occupied Yugoslavia and Greece in the Balkans before sweeping into the Soviet Union in a massive attack that left them, at the end of the year, in possession of Soviet territory stretching from Leningrad in the north to Rostov in the south.

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From which direction did germany attack leningrad?

west and south


What is the duration of Attack on Leningrad?

The duration of Attack on Leningrad is 1.83 hours.


When was Attack on Leningrad created?

Attack on Leningrad was created on 2009-05-15.


Which direction would you travel from Leningrad's to Berlin?

You would travel west from Leningrad to Berlin.


What three Russian cities did Hitler attack?

Stalingrad, Leningrad and Moscow.


How long did germany's siege of leningrad last?

The siege of Leningrad lasted 871 days from 8th september 1941- 27th January 1944.


What city in Russia did the Nazis capture first?

Of the Soviet Cities of major importance, Germany only took Leningrad. It was retaken by the Soviets and Germany paid a heavy price for its short term lease on Leningrad.


Why were the Soviets burning their factories and homes and fields during Operation Barbarossa?

The Soviet Union started burning their factories, homes and fields because, Stalin ordered it to cities which were going to be occupied by the Nazi Germans. This can be proved at Leningrad, before the 871 day siege of Leningrad, some factories were destroyed because they thought at the time the Germans would of get to Leningrad. Leningrad was one of Germany's 5 main goals because, Leningrad had a main factory of which it produced T-28s and T-34s.


Did Germany attack anyone after pearl harbor?

Germany didn't attack pearl harbor dumb***, that was japan


What are the ratings and certificates for Leningrad Cowboys Go America - 1989?

Leningrad Cowboys Go America - 1989 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M Finland:S Iceland:L Sweden:7 UK:15 USA:PG-13 West Germany:12


Why did germany attack?

1940


What direction is Spain to Germany?

Spain is south of Germany