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Operation Barbarossa

British  

noun

  1. the codename for Hitler's invasion (1941) of Russia

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Likewise, the author shows little understanding of the rationale for Operation Barbarossa, which he sees as primarily a war of ideology.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 24, 2025

Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa in June of 1941.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2022

In 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive invasion of the Soviet Union.

From Washington Times Jun. 22, 2020

With the Balkans firmly in control, Hitler could move ahead with Operation Barbarossa, his plan to invade the Soviet Union.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2012

During World War II, the marshes posed a challenge to German forces invading during Operation Barbarossa.

From Washington Post

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