http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barbarossa 

Operation Barbarossa and the areas which fell under it became the site of some of the largest battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike - all of which influenced the course of both World War II and the 20th century history.

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The Russian's hate of the Germans was so widely known that the thought of being captured alive by the Red Army was frightening for the German soldier.

^ that first paragraph is a c/p.

I just thought that we shouldn't forget.

Anthony Quinn ?

^ AQ was Barabas. X

Buckwheat, I meant the first paragraph in my #2--a cut and paste from the Wiki article.

Sorry X it was Willie Nelson..

The Military Channel has a couple great programs on it; Stalingrad being maybe the best. I think its called Battlefield Commanders.

It was also one sexy Jane Fonda movie.

Close enuff !^