World Wars in the Soviet Union
This page about the history of the USSR during WWII. For the main article of this character, see Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
The Soviet Union’s participation in World War II was important in defeating the Axis Powers. His role in the conflict was multifaceted and impactful on several fronts. Initially allies with the
German Third Reich to split up
Poland, he switched teams when
Nazi betrayed him and invaded him.
History[edit | edit source]
Invading Poland & Finland[edit | edit source]
In 1939, the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with
Nazi Germany, a non-aggression treaty that included secret protocols dividing Eastern Europe. When
Nazi Germany requested for him to invade
Poland, he first hesitated. Soviet Union believed that
Poland was more ready for war then he actually is, plus, Soviet’s army was still fighting
Japan. But everything would resolve itself when the
Japan heard about the
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
Japan was hoping on allying with the
German Third Reich against Soviet, but the non-aggression pact made it not possible. So
Japan decided to not fight anymore. As a result, the Soviets invaded
Poland from the east shortly after
Germany's invasion from the west, effectively annexing territory according to the pact's provisions.
The Winter War took place from November 30, 1939, to March 13, 1940, between the Soviet Union and Finland. The war began when the Soviet Union invaded
Finland after he refused to give up territory. Despite being very outnumbered, the
Finnish forces used clever tactics and the harsh winter to slow down the Soviet advance. The snipers of
Finland are known for taking out huge amounts of Soviet troops.
The war ended with the Moscow Peace Treaty, where Finland had to give up 11% of his land but kept his independence. Still, Soviet Union was humiliated because no one ever thought that tiny
Finland would cause so much Soviet casualties.
Fight Against the Axis[edit | edit source]
In 1941, Operation Barbarossa began as Nazi Germany launched a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, breaking the
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The surprise attack caught the Soviets off guard, and the
Germans advanced rapidly into Soviet territory, leading to brutal sieges such as the one at
Leningrad. However, Soviet resistance stiffened, and the tide began to turn with decisive victories at
Moscow and
Stalingrad in 1942.
Battle of Stalingrad[edit | edit source]
The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943, was a pivotal confrontation between
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II.
Stalingrad, a key industrial city on the
Volga River, held strategic importance for both sides. The battle began with a massive
German assault aimed at capturing the city and securing vital oil fields in the Caucasus. However, the Soviets fiercely defended
Stalingrad, engaging in intense urban warfare characterized by street-to-street fighting and close-quarters combat. The battle reached its climax in November 1942, when Soviet forces launched a counteroffensive, encircling the
German Sixth Army inside the city. Cut off from supplies and reinforcements, the German forces faced dire conditions, including harsh winter weather and Soviet bombardment. Despite
Hitler's refusal to allow a retreat, the
German army surrendered in February 1943, marking a turning point in the war. The Battle of
Stalingrad was a decisive Soviet victory, halting the
German advance and boosting
Allied morale while inflicting heavy casualties on the
Axis Powers.
Defeating the Axis[edit | edit source]
The year 1943 saw the Soviets achieve a significant victory at the Battle of Kursk, effectively ending
German hopes of a successful offensive on the Eastern Front. In 1944, the Soviet Union launched offensives that pushed the
Germans back and "liberated" territories in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, the
Allies launched the D-Day invasion of
Normandy, opening a second front against
Nazi Germany.
In 1945, the Soviet Union launched the Vistula-Oder Offensive, pushing deep into
German territory and capturing
Warsaw. By April, Soviet troops encircled
Berlin, leading to the Battle of
Berlin and
Adolf Hitler's suicide in his bunker.
Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 8, marking the end of World War II in
Europe. The Soviet Union emerged as one of the victorious
Allied Powers, but the war left the country devastated, with over 20 million lives lost.
Relations[edit | edit source]
Enemies[edit | edit source]
Finland - HOW? YUO LITTLE RAT! YUO THINK YUO SO SLICK WHILE SNIPING! I STILL DEFEATED YUO!!
German Third Reich - YUO TRATIOR! I THOUGHT WE HAD NON-AGRESSION PACT!! YUO KILLED 20 MILLION OF MY PEOPLE
not that I care about them or anything,1945 BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE!!!Polish Underground State - So what if I massacre your peoples, huh? Poland is must be into
communist!
How to draw[edit | edit source]
![](/images/thumb/5/58/USSRf.png/222px-USSRf.png)
- Draw a ball.
- Fill it with red.
- Draw the emblem of the sickle and hammer in the top left of the ball in yellow.
- Draw the eyes and you are done!
- Draw a ushanka or general's hat with the communist star or hammer and sickle on it (optional)
Color Name | HEX | |
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Red | #CD0000 | |
Yellow | #FFD700 |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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On Magma’s Art Jam
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ALLIES