WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to advancing German armies.
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Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines.
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Extensive food-producing areas kept the Soviet armies well fed.
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Numerous ports along the Arctic Sea allowed for the refueling of Soviet transport ships.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which geographic factor was most significant in helping the Soviet Union withstand German attacks in World War II? (1) The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to advancing German armies.
Detailed explanation-2: -(1) The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to advancing German armies. (2) Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines. (3) Extensive food-producing areas kept the Soviet armies well fed. (4) Numerous ports along the Arctic Sea allowed for the refueling of Soviet transport ships.
Detailed explanation-3: -What are two reasons why the Soviets were able to defeat the German army as they advanced on Moscow?-The Germans ran out of men and supplies.-Russians practiced a scorched-earth policy.-Spring rains caused tanks to bog down.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soviet forces launched a counteroffensive against the Germans arrayed at Stalingrad in mid-November 1942. They quickly encircled an entire German army, more than 220, 000 soldiers. In February 1943, after months of fierce fighting and heavy casualties, the surviving German forces-only about 91, 000 soldiers-surrendered.
Detailed explanation-5: -Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, starting World War II. The Soviets invaded eastern Poland on 17 September.