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A Veteran of the Great Patriotic War
outside Moscow's Kremlin Wall |
Hitler launched a surprise invasion of the Soviet Union 70 years ago yesterday, an act that historians agree marked the inevitable destruction of the Nazi regime and decisively shaped the twentieth century. The failure of "Operation Barbarossa" would result in the division of Europe, the strengthening of both the Soviet Union and the United States, even the
rise of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. Naturally, Russians and other Soviet successor peoples marked the "Day of Remembrance and Grief". The
commemorations began at 4:00 a.m. Moscow time, when veterans and young people alike gathered for concerts, vigils, and recognition ceremonies. The
Telegraph published a series of photos
here. The
Mail provides an
historical overview.
Spiegel in Germany is releasing a
newly discovered photo album that documents the early months of the invasion.
Finally, here are some pieces from RT news. The first about the battle of Brest Litovsk, the second addressing Nazi racism.
